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FY55 LXX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 136,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 136,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

recomend wheel alignment

Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 126,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Chassis corroded

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

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

Front discs boarder line pass

Hub caps fitted

O/S wing mirror cracked

Rear brakes noisey

Wipers poor

Fail 16 Nov 2011 126,921 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Chassis corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front discs worn

Hub caps fitted

O/S wing mirror cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes noisey

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,943 miles

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

front discs lipped and corroded

osf flexi slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2010 121,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs lipped and corroded

osf flexi slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2009 107,432 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,194 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 77,191 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LXX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY55 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

FY55 LXX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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