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FY55 UST

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,406 mi
Last recorded122,406 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,406 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,231 miles

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

advise general under body corrosion

advise nsf inner wing

advise osf and nsf inner side steps corroded

advise osf and nsf suspension arm bushes

advise osr tyre inner side wall

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

advise nsf inner wing

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

advise general under body corrosion

advise osf and nsf inner side steps corroded

advise osf and nsf suspension arm bushes

advise osr tyre inner side wall

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,275 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2013 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper blades worn

exhaust middle section corroded

front bumper insecure at nearside corner

Pass 1 Apr 2013 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades worn

exhaust middle section corroded

front bumper insecure at nearside corner

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,843 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 64,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UST is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UST, 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 UST registered?

FY55 UST is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FY55 UST safe to buy?

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