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FY05 UTV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,640 mi
Last recorded61,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 61,640 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion across suspension, braking & under-body components.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,960 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded at rear of double cab....both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 49,960 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded at rear of double cab....both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,880 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,880 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,752 miles

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

Slight movement in drivers chair, not insecure.

Slight play in lower balljoints

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,752 miles

n/s and o/s sills starting to rust.

n/s/f tyre next 3 months.

o/s/f roof light bulb.

oil leaks under engine.

oil light on....level checked o.k.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 48,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s sills starting to rust.

n/s/f tyre next 3 months.

o/s/f roof light bulb.

oil leaks under engine.

oil light on....level checked o.k.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,985 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges change asap .tracking

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 21 Jan 2014 47,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges change asap .tracking

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,526 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate req; soon

oil leaks?

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 248 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 UTV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UTV, 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 UTV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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