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FL55 YCW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,407 mi
Last recorded196,407 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 196,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 196,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 175,024 miles

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

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

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

end float in both rear wheels

n/s+o/s outer oil seals leaking on rear axle

Fail 5 Nov 2014 174,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

end float in both rear wheels

n/s+o/s outer oil seals leaking on rear axle

Pass 16 Nov 2013 132,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 122,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 112,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,338 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 YCW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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