MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal rubber split but secure
engine oil leak [not dripping]
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal rubber split but secure
engine oil leak [not dripping]
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
rear step has hole in plate
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
rear step has hole in plate
Centre passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 UPW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?
FY55 UPW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is FY55 UPW safe to buy?
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