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FY55 UTS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

221,220 mi
Last recorded221,220 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 221,220 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 221,061 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 220,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch holed slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2021 219,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 219,597 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 216,840 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 216,840 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 203,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 203,231 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 184,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 172,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 167,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 154,651 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 154,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,820 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

end float at both rear wheels

Fail 30 Nov 2010 100,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,606 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 59,606 miles

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)

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 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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