MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both outer sills are corroded
play in both inner joints
slight corrosion to underside
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both outer sills are corroded
play in both inner joints
slight corrosion to underside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside front tie rod slightly play
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
damage to front number plate,advise to replace soon.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
damage to front number plate,advise to replace soon.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
screw in o/s/r tyre
screw in o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 LVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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