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FX55 XFU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

141,352 mi
Last recorded141,352 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 141,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,381 miles

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 118,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower side of vehicle some corrosion but not near components

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 118,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front eye broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower side of vehicle some corrosion but not near components

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,544 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 11,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step near seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,671 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,668 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop shaft rear bearing has excessive movement. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 103,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

advice drivers seat has slight play in height adjustment mechanism

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

advice drivers seat has slight play in height adjustment mechanism

advice n/s and o/s inner sills have slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,887 miles

slight play in inner steering rack arm

spare tyre flat

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,887 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight play in inner steering rack arm

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis rusting o/s and n/s

slight oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 5 Jan 2016 90,840 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis rusting o/s and n/s

slight oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,343 miles

rust on front and rear chassis sections

rust on front and rear suspension components

slight oil leak

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil ,leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,220 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,427 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,400 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,651 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,475 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,474 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 46,585 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 XFU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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