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FX55 XEO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

237,800 mi
Last recorded237,800 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XEO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 237,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside front & nearside front floor steps corroded

offside front & nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 228,218 miles

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

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 220,552 miles

condition of offside front step

condition of rear floor

Pass 18 Nov 2021 212,482 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 204,792 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 196,832 miles

slight corrosion around both rear bump stops

Fail 23 May 2019 196,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion around both rear bump stops

Pass 31 May 2018 195,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2018 195,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear of spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear of spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 184,319 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 194,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 191,551 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under side of van generally corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 191,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near front of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under side of van generally corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 187,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 172,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s front brake disc scored

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 4 Feb 2014 172,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s front brake disc scored

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 151,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 130,973 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,957 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 67,087 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 XEO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEO, 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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What year was FX55 XEO registered?

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

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