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FX55 XEM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

298,760 mi
Last recorded298,760 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 298,760 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 290,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 206,674 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 203,127 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 202,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 181,047 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear hub seal leaking

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 181,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear hub seal leaking

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 165,433 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 165,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 148,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 130,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 130,111 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 125,872 miles

exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 9 May 2013 125,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,491 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on edges, suggest wheel alignment after ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,166 miles

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

ADVISE, both front wiper blades split at ends.

ADVISE, n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr outer tyre has small cuts in it

osf mirror is damadged and been repaired

osf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr outer tyre has small cuts in it

osf mirror is damadged and been repaired

osf tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,136 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FX55 XEM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX55 XEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX55 XEM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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