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FY05 UBL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,772 mi
Last recorded169,772 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 169,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 154,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 154,314 miles

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

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2019 154,285 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 143,640 miles

7 SEAT 1 WHEEL CHAIR

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS TOP (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged ON AXLE (2.2.D.2b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Fail 16 Apr 2018 143,639 miles

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

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

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

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

7 SEAT 1 WHEEL CHAIR

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS TOP (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged ON AXLE (2.2.D.2b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,866 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,855 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 176,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise oil leak

advise screen

Pass 25 Aug 2010 162,025 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 162,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,874 miles

various x members and brackets appesar to be rivitted in addition spot welds

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 UBL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY05 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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