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FY55 LYG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014
Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,943 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,163 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,808 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outerwall

n/s/r tyre worn on outerwall

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

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 LYG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY55 LYG?

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What year was FY55 LYG registered?

FY55 LYG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is FY55 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 LYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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