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FY55 MEU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

106,400 mi
Last recorded106,400 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 106,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (in wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (x2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside and front nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front offside and front nearside inner sill/doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside and rear nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,394 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,279 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

coolant low

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,943 miles

coolant empty

corroded sump

oily residue lower engine

slightly corroded wheel arches

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyre inner edges wearing low

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,904 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyre inner edges wearing low

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 650,812 miles

General corrision on under body

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Both rear bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fronts (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

General corrision on under body

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,068 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion offside & nearside chassis

corrosion started offside & nearside rear wheel arch/floor

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started offside & nearside inner & outer sill

corrosion started offside & nearside inner wing/chassis

corrosion started rear chassis

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 81,495 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started offside & nearside inner & outer sill

corrosion started offside & nearside inner wing/chassis

corrosion started rear chassis

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,378 miles

slight seepage from fuel tank vent pipe

Fail 16 Nov 2012 76,378 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,698 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut - offside front tyre side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut - offside front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,756 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 61,142 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 53,133 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,133 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 MEU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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