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FJ55 TYS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,989 mi
Last recorded205,989 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 TYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 205,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle beam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 198,618 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle exterior body and under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 198,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle exterior body and under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 193,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

drivers seat base cushioning worn

vehicle exterior body and under-body showing general surface corrosion in places

Pass 8 Jan 2019 185,001 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch started to hole and corroded not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

drivers seat base cushioning worn

vehicle exterior body and under-body showing general surface corrosion in places

Fail 7 Jan 2019 184,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch started to hole and corroded not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

drivers seat base cushioning worn

vehicle exterior body and under-body showing general surface corrosion in places

Pass 5 Jan 2018 177,905 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on approx 2-3mm

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 177,889 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on approx 2-3mm

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 169,791 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 16,977 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 162,669 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 155,318 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,922 miles

Both rear tyres on 2-3mm

Oil leak from vacuum pump?

Fail 7 Jan 2014 147,907 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Oil leak from vacuum pump?

Both rear tyres on 2-3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2013 140,406 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 128,891 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate water damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,106 miles

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

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

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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FJ55 TYS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ55 TYS, 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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FJ55 TYS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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