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FY55 PFX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

228,003 mi
Last recorded228,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 228,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seat has slight movement

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 228,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a large crack on drivers side but this outside the swept area.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 221,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 211,756 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs are pitted and worn mainly on rear faces

some damage and corrosion nearside rear outer sill area

Fail 17 Jul 2014 211,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

both front brake discs are pitted and worn mainly on rear faces

some damage and corrosion nearside rear outer sill area

Pass 1 Jul 2013 191,477 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 191,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 150,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 150,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,885 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,389 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 82,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

too much oil

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,279 miles

too much oil

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,007 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 PFX 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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

FY55 PFX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 PFX safe to buy?

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