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FY05 UDN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

306,313 mi
Last recorded306,313 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UDN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2020 306,313 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre near tank to rear rear near axle, marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides near chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under the step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides floor (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 305,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 300,135 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 300,129 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 295,055 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 295,055 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 288,912 miles

engine covers and trays fitted

oil leak

play in steering rack inner jionts

Fail 16 Mar 2016 288,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and trays fitted

oil leak

play in steering rack inner jionts

Pass 3 Feb 2015 282,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 282,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 276,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

exhaust outer skin ( centre peeling )

n/s + o/s sil corroding

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f upper inner step underside corroded

o/s/f inner steering rack joint has play

o/s/f lower sil corroding / corroded

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge + on wear markers

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r light has slight damage

o/s/r lower section corroded

o/s/r tyre on wear markers

rear bumper has damage

Pass 8 Oct 2012 241,600 miles

n/s/ side door has damage + area corroding around fuel cap

n/s/f track rod end has slight play + o/s/f hub has slight play + steering arm has slight play

o/s/ + n/s/ inner side steps corroded + centre exhaust outer skin peeled - has slight blow

o/s/r lamp has damage

o/s/r tyre worn

rear number plate peeling

windscreen has small crack

Pass 11 Jul 2011 204,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 168,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 149,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 149,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 126,366 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 UDN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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