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FL55 YBH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,766 mi
Last recorded145,766 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both inner & outer sills corroded

both number plate lights slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

parking brake warning lamp not illuminating when applied

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 12 Dec 2017 145,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both inner & outer sills corroded

both number plate lights slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

paeking brake warning light not illuminating when applied

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Pass 8 Dec 2016 137,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge & perished

parking brake warning light not illuminating when applied

Fail 28 Nov 2016 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge & perished

parking brake warning light not illuminating when applied

Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriorated

both inner sills corroded but not regarded as excessive

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

parking brake warning light not illuminating when applied

play in inner steering joints

Fail 17 Nov 2015 127,849 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriorated

both inner sills corroded but not regarded as excessive

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre perished

parking brake warning light not illuminating when applied

play in inner steering joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,486 miles

nearside front inner sill holed but not within 30cms of a coponent

offside and nearside outer sills has surface corrosion but not within 30cms of any component

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,760 miles

corrosion on nearside front inner sill but not with in 309 cms

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,760 miles

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

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

corrosion on nearside front inner sill but not with in 309 cms

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 52,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,219 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YBH 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 58.8%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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