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FY55 LUP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,229 mi
Last recorded160,229 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 160,229 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside + offside front wishbone Rear most bushes slightly starting to perrish

Nearside front outer CV boot slightly deteriated

Surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances

Surface corrosion to nearside front + offside front inner wheel arches

brake pedal + clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

surface corrosion to front + rear outer + inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside outer + inner sills

surface corrosion to rear cross member nearside + offside

Pass 24 Nov 2016 149,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorated

small stone chip in front windscreen

surface corrosion to all 4 outer wheel arches in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner + outer sills front to rear in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear cross member + rear inner valances

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,417 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside + offside front inner wheel arches surface corrosion in several places

Nearside + offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside inner sill front to rear in several places surface corrosion

baby seat fitted at time of test

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

surface corrosion to all 4 outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to rear cross member

Fail 16 Nov 2015 139,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside + offside front inner wheel arches surface corrosion in several places

Nearside + offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Nearside inner sill front to rear in several places surface corrosion

baby seat fitted at time of test

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

surface corrosion to all 4 outer wheel arches

surface corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear footbrake performance slightly imbalanced

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer wheel arches + inner wheel arches in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances + rear cross member

Fail 22 Oct 2014 128,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear footbrake performance slightly imbalanced

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer wheel arches + inner wheel arches in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside outer + inner sills front to rear in several places

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances + rear cross member

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches + boot floors in several places

Pass 7 Nov 2013 119,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corroison too nearside + offside front outer wheel arches + outer sills front to rear

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner sills front to rear

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner wheel arches + inner wheel arches to boot floor

surface corrosion to rear cross member + rear inner valances

Pass 24 Nov 2012 111,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner + outer sills

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor

surface corrosion to rear inner valances nearside + offside

Fail 23 Nov 2012 111,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion to nearside + offside inner + outer sills

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor

surface corrosion to rear inner valances nearside + offside

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,151 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 106,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,833 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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FY55 LUP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY55 LUP, 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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FY55 LUP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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