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A3 YBD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,361 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,256 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,359 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,300 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 93,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,373 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,727 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,777 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,496 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,735 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 72,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,037 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,205 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 65,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,054 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r/ outer tyre has side wall cuts but not deep enough to expose cords

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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A3 YBD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A3 YBD, 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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What year was A3 YBD registered?

A3 YBD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is A3 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 YBD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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