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FY55 PUE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 155,747 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill....... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 151,948 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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 147,480 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 147,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 137,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 136,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 126,603 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front passenger seats not fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2021 126,603 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front passenger seats not fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,284 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2020 115,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 103,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

glow plug light illuminated on dash

nearside outer sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

passenger seat removed at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2018 90,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure fixing bolts inadequate at floor (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

glow plug light illuminated on dash

nearside outer sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

passenger seat removed at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,591 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,581 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare wheel loose

wipers worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 39,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 PUE 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 60%.

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

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