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AV05 YJA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,694 mi
Last recorded171,694 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 171,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner & outer sills in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber wearing through

fuel tank vent pipe split

Fail 20 Oct 2017 171,694 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner & outer sills in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber wearing through

fuel tank vent pipe split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 165,021 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to offside front sill panel not within a prescribed area

nearside front tyre on legal requirement of 1.6mm

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 160,907 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside front outer constant velocity gater clip needs attention

Fail 23 Sep 2015 160,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

offside front outer constant velocity gater clip needs attention

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxillery drive belt needs attention

Fail 5 Sep 2014 155,433 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxillery drive belt needs attention

Pass 30 Aug 2013 150,871 miles

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

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

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

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

brake drag at nearside rear

Pass 22 Aug 2012 145,809 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 145,809 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 142,304 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing un evenly.

nail in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s windscreen has a crack outside of the swept area.

slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 142,304 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing un evenly.

nail in n/s rear tyre

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s windscreen has a crack outside of the swept area.

slight play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 138,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s exterior mirror slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2010 138,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s exterior mirror slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,559 miles

slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Fail 25 Aug 2009 133,559 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play n/s track rod inner joint

Pass 23 May 2008 126,734 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 YJA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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