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FY55 UPZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 115,671 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 104,287 miles

Floor corroded but not considered structural / rear chassis bubbling with corrosion but not holed

Inner wings / sills inner & outs / rear chassis starting to corrode but not considered structural

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside bump stop insecure

wishbone bushes starting to perish and split

Pass 15 May 2018 89,613 miles

Rear chassis o/s & n/s starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s / perished / side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing very slight rumble

Rear wishbone bushes starting to unbond

sills rear chassis starting to corrode

wipers worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,398 miles

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,397 miles

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

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,422 miles

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

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 UPZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 UPZ registered?

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

Is FY55 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 UPZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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