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FY55 UWA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,452 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened pipe (3.6.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,452 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened pipe (3.6.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake check

Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,138 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake check

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,520 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,794 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 UWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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