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FY55 MBO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,222 mi
Last recorded195,222 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 195,222 miles

Centre brake padel rubber worn

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2016 195,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre brake padel rubber worn

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2015 183,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, are under sealed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 176,305 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2014 176,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 162,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 157,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 157,940 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 140,153 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 121,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 121,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,761 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 MBO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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