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FY05 UST

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,287 mi
Last recorded85,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,287 miles

exhaust middle box is corroded

n/s/f outer door step sill is corroded and holed

oil leak on the engine

Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust middle box is corroded

n/s/f outer door step sill is corroded and holed

oil leak on the engine

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,241 miles

o/s outer sill is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,241 miles

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

o/s outer sill is corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,630 miles

n/s outer sill is corroding

windscreen has crack in it

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,044 miles

handbrake lever requires adjustment

oil leak on the engine

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,024 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,022 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 25,022 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,961 miles

hand brake travel long.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 14,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel long.

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 UST is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 UST registered?

FY05 UST is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 UST shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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