MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine heavy smoke (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step underside (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills in several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step underside (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged lens (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged lens (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills in several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full chassis area in several places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear loading door lower catch not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant cap missing / found and replaced
dashboard: parking brake warning light not working
nearside front and offside front inner sill excessively corroded
Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot perrished but preenting the ingrest of dirt
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear crash bar/bumper suport has surface corrision and flaking
underside of vehicle ha surface corrision all over
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disc's are undercutting
front brake pads are starting to look low
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 LYU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LYU, 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 LYU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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