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FX55 YUG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,432 mi
Last recorded167,432 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 167,432 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 81,138 miles

light rusting over nearside and offside rear chassis

offside front chassis rusting through top layer

Fail 6 May 2014 81,087 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

light rusting over nearside and offside rear chassis

offside front chassis rusting through top layer

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,875 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,871 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,985 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 41,865 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 41,865 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 May 2010 41,670 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight Damage to Offside Mirror,not seriously restricting rear view

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,610 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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FX55 YUG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FX55 YUG, 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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FX55 YUG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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