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FY55 UVC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,445 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens missing ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 123,438 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning lock to lock check (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,804 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sill holed non structural place or prescribed area x2 places

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2018 122,794 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle runs erratically (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle runs erratically (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sill holed non structural place or prescribed area x2 places

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2018 122,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both have play in rear wheels

Fail 16 Oct 2018 122,769 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel hose damaged fuel tank breather split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing bolted in an inaccessible place to use (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure 3 rear seat mounts bolts missing or broken (10.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both have play in rear wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,682 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 121,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable at steering coupling mount point (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

some rear seats have been removed previously

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 121,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 121,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,363 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 121,354 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 108,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 108,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,596 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,372 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 63,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

second row seatbelt securing end restricted by seat

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,671 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,354 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 UVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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