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FY05 UAW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

200,017 mi
Last recorded200,017 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 200,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 182,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 181,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 165,374 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 165,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 157,936 miles

Corrosion on underbody.

Crack in windscreen.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 157,878 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on underbody.

Crack in windscreen.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 145,456 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside side of steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2014 145,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside side of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotating

Fail 4 Sep 2012 121,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotating

Pass 3 Sep 2011 109,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 109,162 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,490 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,806 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,785 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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FY05 UAW 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 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 FY05 UAW, 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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FY05 UAW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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