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FY05 UPB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,523 mi
Last recorded181,523 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 181,523 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 170,180 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 170,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 167,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 167,576 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg near bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg at bump stop (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg near rear leaf spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,283 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills step and rear body to floor wheel inner arches starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sides crossmember to spring hanger mountings starting to corrode and rust holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills inner front wings,step panels,rear quarter inner panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 61,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills step and rear body to floor wheel inner arches starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear chassis to rear crossmember rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember to rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,099 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,535 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,301 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,294 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,926 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms deteriorated.

Floor/chassis corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,449 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,368 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,126 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 UPB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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The MOT history for FY05 UPB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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