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FY05 UTU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020
Pass 5 Jan 2019
Pass 9 Jan 2018
Fail 9 Dec 2017

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 145,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 141,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 137,224 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 129,818 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 115,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,890 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,890 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake lever requires adjusting

offside rear inner tyre low on pressure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,064 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,225 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 UTU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

Is FY05 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 UTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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