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2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 107,730 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

coolant header tank insecure

offside and nearside of chassis above rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,854 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant bottle insecure due to near side inner wing substantial accident damage

Excessive corrosion at near side front step/wheel arch area

Excessive corrosion at off side front inner wheel arch

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

Near side front of vehicle substantially damaged

Near side headlamp position altered due to near side of vehicle accident damage

Off side rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Off side rear welding repair covered in underseal/unable to see welds

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around suspension bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 99,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger spring rear mounting prescribed area/poor attempt with fibreglass repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant bottle insecure due to near side inner wing substantial accident damage

Excessive corrosion at near side front step/wheel arch area

Excessive corrosion at off side front inner wheel arch

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

Near side front of vehicle substantially damaged

Near side headlamp position altered due to near side of vehicle accident damage

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Off side rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around suspension bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,854 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Excessive corrosion at near side outer sill by step.

Excessive corrosion at off side rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By rear suspension bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Off side rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By rear suspension bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

excessive corrosion near side and off side front wheel arch and inner sill

Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,854 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Excessive corrosion at near side outer sill by step.

Excessive corrosion at off side rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By rear suspension bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Off side rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By rear suspension bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

excessive corrosion near side and off side front wheel arch and inner sill

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,282 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Inside cab (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear bumper chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger front of arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger rear of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shackle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front sub frame mounting areas corroding

rear suspension and spring tow bar mounting areas corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,026 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 86,026 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,545 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in non prescribed areas

Fail 2 Oct 2014 78,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in non prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,162 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,108 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,861 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 UNK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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