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FG54 MUC

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,407 mi
Last recorded89,407 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 MUC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,431 miles

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

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

complete underbody covered in sealants

Fail 8 Feb 2018 71,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis box section above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed corroded and consists of filler/silicon sealer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed corroded and consists of body filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis main box section above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by step and in front of rear wheel where it is filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired step to sill has repair patch fitted by pop-rivets not seem welded and not secured to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

excessive oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,787 miles

Nearside sill corrosion.

Fail 30 Dec 2016 68,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step area under plastic cover. (5.2.6)

Nearside sill corrosion.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,688 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,437 miles

Fuel tank vent hose starting to split.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,227 miles

Offside front sidelamp slightly dim.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,681 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play and endfloat on rear hubs.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,988 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,031 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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FG54 MUC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG54 MUC, 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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FG54 MUC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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