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AV05 YHL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,501 mi
Last recorded208,501 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 208,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 208,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 204,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 201,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 199,506 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 199,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 196,928 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 196,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 187,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 187,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 175,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 168,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 164,803 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 164,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 151,349 miles

Exhaust emissions very high, only just passed emissions test.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 151,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions very high, only just passed emissions test.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2009 121,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,609 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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AV05 YHL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV05 YHL, 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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AV05 YHL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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