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AJ55 YPA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,284 mi
Last recorded52,284 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury behind wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 underside various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,965 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 various places underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 51,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 various places underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,764 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 42,803 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rough running

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,585 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2014 30,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,961 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,619 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,515 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,866 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,861 miles

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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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AJ55 YPA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 AJ55 YPA, 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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AJ55 YPA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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