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FY55 UUH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

266,231 mi
Last recorded266,231 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 266,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 266,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 258,439 miles

both front inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 258,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 241,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 241,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 228,086 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills coroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 228,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s outer sills coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 214,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 214,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 194,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 160,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 122,897 miles

advise brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,860 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 UUH 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 64.3%.

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

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