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FY55 UMF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both floors/inner arches corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both floors/inner arches corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 63,886 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 156,003 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 156,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 149,603 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 149,593 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 138,876 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 138,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,200 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 123,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 104,993 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,167 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,167 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

no spare wheel under van

Fail 23 Sep 2009 66,728 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,817 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 UMF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

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

Is FY55 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 UMF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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