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FL55 HYG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016

both front inner wings corroded.

both rear outside edge of chassis corroded.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

n/s/f. door step corroded.

slight play in o/s. end of steering rack.

Fail 20 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front most outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most outrigger support panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both front inner wings corroded.

both rear outside edge of chassis corroded.

handbrake has excessive free travel.

n/s/f. door step corroded.

slight play in o/s. end of steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,842 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

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

handbrake warning on dashboard not working.

play in o/s. end of steering rack.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,842 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank vent tube. (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger support panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

play in o/s. end of steering rack.

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

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

handbrake warning on dashboard not working.

o/s/f. inner sill / step corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,115 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight corrosion around rear inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,114 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

advise slight corrosion around rear inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings slighty noisy when rotated

spare wheel missing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 61,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheel bearings slighty noisy when rotated

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank vent tube deteriorated.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank vent tube deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,862 miles

fuel tank vent pipe deteriorated.

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,862 miles

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

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

fuel tank vent pipe deteriorated.

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip starting to split.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,159 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,810 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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FL55 HYG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FL55 HYG, 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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FL55 HYG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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