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FY55 PLX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

231,685 mi
Last recorded231,685 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 PLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 231,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 231,685 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 230,895 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 230,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 217,491 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 217,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 197,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 174,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Border line pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has dropped on to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake just met requirements, minimum requirement is 16%, parking brake achieved 16%

Fail 19 Dec 2020 174,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Border line pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has dropped on to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake just met requirements, minimum requirement is 16%, parking brake achieved 16%

Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,867 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 149,864 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 149,177 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 149,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,829 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a puncture.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 137,829 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a puncture.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,339 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 109,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2013 84,775 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 73,435 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 56,405 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 56,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,987 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 PLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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