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FY55 LYU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,028 mi
Last recorded187,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 187,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 170,091 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 170,091 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 152,566 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 135,422 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 135,422 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 118,663 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,525 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 109,512 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 839,999 miles

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.

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 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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What year was FY55 LYU registered?

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

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