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FY55 MHN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,335 mi
Last recorded168,335 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel cap cover missing

Nearside Rear Lower Accident damage

Fail 2 Nov 2016 168,335 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Bump stop missing. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill near rear spring mount. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front middle and rear of outer sill. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch box near shock mount. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel cap cover missing

Nearside Rear Lower Accident damage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,276 miles

corrosion on off side inner wheel arch and near side outer sill out side box chass

Fail 30 Oct 2015 145,276 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on off side inner wheel arch and near side outer sill out side box chass

Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,118 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,913 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,640 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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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