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AF55 JYR

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,294 mi
Last recorded205,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 205,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 205,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 205,137 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills painted//covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body heavily covered in underseal and painted\\suspect corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 205,137 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills painted//covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body heavily covered in underseal and painted\\suspect corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 205,006 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 205,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all four wheel arches and seal covered by heavy duty paint

heavy body seal underneath

heavy coated paint covered brake pipes line

Pass 22 Feb 2020 205,051 miles

rust to floor, wheel arches and chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2019 204,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 204,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 204,424 miles

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

has a slight corrosion under the van

Pass 20 Aug 2015 201,907 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2015 201,634 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

no under bonnet checks have be carried out

wipers have not been inspected due to washers not working

Pass 1 Apr 2014 183,928 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 183,928 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing not tested

Pass 19 Sep 2012 162,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s driveshalft bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 141,591 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 141,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 123,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 123,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 99,486 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,350 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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AF55 JYR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AF55 JYR, 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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AF55 JYR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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