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FY05 UNW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,747 mi
Last recorded190,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UNW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 190,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 184,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 184,259 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 171,323 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear half shaft seal leaking

offside mirror back missing

rear number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 171,323 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear half shaft seal leaking

offside mirror back missing

rear number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

rear prop shaft bush deteriorated

rear prop shaft splicer joint

Pass 29 Sep 2014 158,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 158,412 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,834 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 142,834 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 134,652 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 119,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc's worn/pitted

nearside mirror cracked

slight cover damage to offside mirror.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 119,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc's worn/pitted

nearside mirror cracked

slight cover damage to offside mirror.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 101,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 76,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,227 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 UNW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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