CarVerify

Free Car Check

14 FYW

2005 Pilgrim Sumo

Silver Petrol 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Pilgrim Sumo5,853 mi
4 checks still locked for this Pilgrim
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration14 FYW
MakePilgrim
ModelSumo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024
Pass 15 May 2023 9,595 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 9,578 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022
Fail 12 May 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021
Pass 25 Feb 2020 8,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 8,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 7,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive on bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 7,170 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 7,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 6,895 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,296 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight leak from radiator

Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 5,956 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,640 miles

exhaust mounting nearside rear just legall

offside aim just pass

slight smoke nearside bank

Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 1,668 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 1,668 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Pilgrim Sumo?

Based on 2,796 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
319
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 23
brake binding 22
Full Pilgrim Sumo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

14 FYW is a 2005 Pilgrim Sumo in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Pilgrim Sumo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 5,853 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 Pilgrim Sumo fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 14 FYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pilgrim Sumo typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 21 years old, this Pilgrim Sumo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 14 FYW?

You can check the full history of 14 FYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 14 FYW registered?

14 FYW is a 2005 Pilgrim Sumo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is 14 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 FYW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 14 FYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 14 FYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.