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FY55 MHU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 116,879 miles

Door steps, under body and chassis rails very rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 116,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Door steps, under body and chassis rails very rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,944 miles

ALL CHASSIS COMPONANTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 108,944 miles

ALL CHASSIS COMPONANTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,767 miles

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

corrosion on chassis.

nearside front tyre worn low on outer tread rest of tread on 2mm.

offside rear bump stop adrift

Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,767 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis.

nearside front tyre worn low on outer tread rest of tread on 2mm.

offside rear bump stop adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,395 miles

n/s mirror backing missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,395 miles

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

n/s mirror backing missing

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 71,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,594 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,594 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,504 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 MHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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