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FY55 UMV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 95,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,748 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,915 miles

Nearside maker light insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,526 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 64,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,641 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly chafed

Front brake discs worn and brake pads low

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside front and rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed areas corroded

Oil leak

Rear leaf spring lower shackle bushes worn

Tipping body outriggers corroded

Wheel nut covers fitted to front road wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2012 41,828 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r inner tyre perished,split,cut and worn low

Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,828 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r outer tyre perished,split,cut and worn low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,368 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front lower suspension arms, rear bushes deteriating

movement in n/s side repeater

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,184 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,184 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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