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FY55 MHX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,452 mi
Last recorded119,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 151,258 miles

corrosion at n/s/r leaf spring hanger

corrosion at various points very near to being holes/excess.

corrosion hole just outside 30cm limits at n/s/f inner arch

marks to n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts

movement at o/s/f steering tie rod but no excess free play at steering wheel

Fail 29 Dec 2014 151,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

corrosion at n/s/r leaf spring hanger

corrosion at various points very near to being holes/excess.

corrosion hole just outside 30cm limits at n/s/f inner arch

marks to n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts

movement at o/s/f steering tie rod but no excess free play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,766 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear lamp damaged, but still visible from a resonable distance

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 137,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

spare tyre perished

Pass 31 Dec 2012 119,979 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 119,979 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 103,384 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 103,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 79,028 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 79,018 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,561 miles

chip in screen

handbrake in need of some adjustment

n/s door mirror not secure

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,831 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MHX 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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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