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FY55 MDO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,255 mi
Last recorded170,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 170,255 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 170,253 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 161,533 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 157,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 157,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 144,791 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 144,791 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 124,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 106,979 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,093 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front discs and pads getting 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 MDO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MDO, 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

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What year was FY55 MDO registered?

FY55 MDO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is FY55 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 MDO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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