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FY55 UWF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,475 mi
Last recorded195,475 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 195,475 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides by inner chassis rails (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wings at front on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Bumper corner mounting panel rotted

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 186,364 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wings behind headlamps on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 186,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wings behind headlamps on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 178,907 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 178,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 2 May 2014 161,792 miles

EVIDENCE OF IMPACT DAMAGE TO FRONT [ MINOR] ON END OF CHASSIS RAILS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 136,758 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,114 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 115,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UWF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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