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ExpiredMileage
192,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working front and back (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f sill damaged
oil leak
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r / n/s / n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
o/s washer jet / n/s/f sill damaged
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
both front wishbone rear bushes parting
corrosion to all outer sills
exhaust silencers deteriorated
parking brake effort only just met also handbrake lever travel
rear chassis above rear axle corroded
rear prop shaft mount worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f step corroded not prescribed area
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sill corroded non prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight corrosion to rear chassis near both bump stop mountings
prop shaft bearing worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leak
front brake discs corroded
noise from engine drive belt area
play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FY55 LVF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FY55 LVF, 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 LVF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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