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FY55 MKM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,943 mi
Last recorded176,943 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 MKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 176,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 176,943 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury corroded underside likely to fail (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has a hole (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle little to no effort on the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors leaking on top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 161,796 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 152,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 151,973 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight damage to nearside front sill

Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,386 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 139,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,231 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 121,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2012 115,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre rear brake pipe support clip broken, pipe still supported ok at present

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s/f metal brake pipe damp with fluid but not leak visable at present

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit 215/75/16C

o/s/f side light slightly dim

o/s/r tyre tread VERY close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre valve cracking but not to excess at present

oil leak from engine

steering rack damp with fluid but not leak visable at present

Fail 21 Jul 2012 115,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear brake pipe support clip broken, pipe still supported ok at present

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s/f metal brake pipe damp with fluid but not leak visable at present

n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit 215/75/16C

o/s/f side light slightly dim

o/s/r tyre tread VERY close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre valve cracking but not to excess at present

steering rack damp with fluid but not leak visable at present

Pass 22 Jul 2011 111,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,180 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,903 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 77,903 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 MKM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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