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FY55 MFK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 183,235 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 183,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 182,549 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 1 May 2015 173,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 172,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 159,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 158,922 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 151,345 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 151,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 185,842 miles

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Nearside front inner brake disc scored

Pass 26 Aug 2010 161,502 miles

offside mirror casing damaged

slight corrosion to front inner arches

slight corrosion to nearside side door

Pass 8 Sep 2009 139,544 miles

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

both rear chassis starting to corrode around spring mount

Fail 8 Sep 2009 139,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear chassis starting to corrode around spring mount

Fail 9 Sep 2008 105,840 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 105,840 miles

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

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 MFK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

FY55 MFK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is FY55 MFK safe to buy?

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