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FY55 LWN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 126,547 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 126,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear sills, chassis and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,153 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,596 miles

all metal brake pipe signs of corrosion

both rear tyres signs of tread separation

signs of filler in both outer sills

Fail 24 Jan 2017 116,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

all metal brake pipe signs of corrosion

both rear tyres signs of tread separation

signs of filler in both outer sills

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,376 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,513 miles

n/s outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Oct 2015 110,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,150 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn uneven;ly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,262 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,625 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 LWN 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 73.3%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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