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FY05 UBB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

290,534 mi
Last recorded290,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 290,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills corroded as well as the underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 290,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills corroded as well as the underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 276,110 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seals both sides and covered in black paint (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front arches corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seals both sides and covered in black paint (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear arches corroded

hazard switch modified

jack seals repaired and covered in black paint front and rear

underbody black paint codded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 249,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

hazzard switch modified

jack seals repaired previously front and rear

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2022 249,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

hazzard switch modified

jack seals repaired previously front and rear

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2021 216,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal some welding repairs to o/s/f inner wing and rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 216,520 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal some welding repairs to o/s/f inner wing and rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 215,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step getting thin

Nearside Rear chassis

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis getting thin

Pass 19 Jun 2020 215,581 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2019 214,338 miles

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 212,807 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 210,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 207,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody corrosion both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2015 204,239 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion varius places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 204,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion varius places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 198,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 198,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

chassis weak

door steps corroded through

offside rear lens cracked

sill panels weak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 180,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

chassis weak

exhaust weak

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r lens damaged

sills weak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 180,971 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

chassis weak

exhaust weak

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r lens damaged

sills weak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 160,662 miles

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

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

both mirrors damaged

brake pedal worn

chassis weak

exhaust system weak

rear wheel arches corroded

sill panels very weak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 144,229 miles

Front 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)

sill panels weak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 144,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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)

sill panels weak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,266 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded

front number plate faded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 114,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

screen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,038 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

screen chipped

Fail 31 Mar 2009 101,739 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads very worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,739 miles

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads very worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,067 miles

O/S/F fog light not working.

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 86,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F fog light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 UBB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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