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FL55 YAH

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,258 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2018 165,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUT TOP (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded STRUT TOP (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER+OUTER SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 156,845 miles

ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 144,891 miles

Nearside Front inner tierod excessive play

Fail 29 Apr 2016 144,891 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner tierod excessive play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 133,848 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 121,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s sills have corrosion front to back

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,894 miles

n/s and o/s sills have corrosion front to back

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2013 110,647 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 110,647 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,605 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 100,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 84,057 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,855 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 YAH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL55 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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