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FY05 URO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,871 mi
Last recorded131,871 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 131,871 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 131,866 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 125,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 125,371 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 113,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,871 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSF Lower Step Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSF Lower Step Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion OSF Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven OSR HUB Seal leaking (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced osr Park Brake Low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust poor condition but not blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on NSF step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on OSF inner step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement NSR Anti Roll Barr Bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush OSR Anti roll bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust poor condition but not blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on NSF step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on OSF inner step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,604 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,964 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,964 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,279 miles

slight wear in front wipers

string wraped around inner tyre rim n/s/rear

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 URO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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