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FY05 UPV

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,742 mi
Last recorded111,742 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,742 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 111,735 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

osr outer rear tyre flat

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,830 miles

movement detected at both sides rear anti roll bar d bushes & drop links not considered to be excessive.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear handbrake outer cables deteriorated

strong advise - both sides front brake pads wearing thin .

Fail 22 Jan 2013 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

damage at front number plate

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,184 miles

damage at front number plate

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,795 miles

damage at nearside rear light lens

nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,636 miles

front tyres wearing at inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

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 UPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPV, 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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What year was FY05 UPV registered?

FY05 UPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is FY05 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 UPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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