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FY55 USG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022

all areas of not correctly repaired advised customer

parking brake reserve travel just met

Fail 16 Aug 2022

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner wheel arch outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/strut top mount and rear of lower inner wheel arch to chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of chassis next to gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger adjacent to the rear of the spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to chassis outrigger adjacent to the front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower of sill to inner sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing to strut top mount and rear of lower inner wheel arch to chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of chassis next to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger adjacent to the rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to the rear of the front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes heavily coated in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to the offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 164,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine block damp and smells of fuel

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jul 2021 164,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine block damp and smells of fuel

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2020 159,645 miles

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

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

rear chassis has been welded covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2019 156,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,624 miles

extensivewelding been carried out covered in underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2018 153,624 miles

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

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

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

extensivewelding been carried out covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2017 147,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 143,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 143,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,220 miles

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

slight play o/s inner tie rod

Pass 26 Nov 2013 135,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 135,103 miles

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

o/s/f track control arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 91,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,258 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 USG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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