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FY55 UMH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,732 mi
Last recorded179,732 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 179,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,053 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 164,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,412 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 116,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,883 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 107,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 101,554 miles

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

w/screen cracked outgide swept area

Fail 9 Mar 2013 101,554 miles

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

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

w/screen cracked outgide swept area

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 89,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,320 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,317 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,357 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,728 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 UMH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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