MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner arch holed slightly
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Body has slight corrosion rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust corroded
slight noise on both front wheel bearings
slight noise on both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
front brake pipes slightly corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
end float at both rear wheels
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
end float at both rear wheels
Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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FY55 UTS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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