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FY55 LXE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,485 mi
Last recorded72,485 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis under vechile slightly rusty (6.1.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear spring o/s and n/s slight corrision (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 189,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 169,398 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 159,574 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,223 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre rear exhaust outter cover poor

Fail 5 Sep 2012 126,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre rear exhaust outter cover poor

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,789 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,588 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,706 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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FY55 LXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY55 LXE, 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 FY55 LXE registered?

FY55 LXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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