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AV05 YJY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 118,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 114,455 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,473 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 107,248 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,348 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 100,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage into rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear axle hub oil seal weeping

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage into rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear axle hub oil seal weeping

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 May 2016 97,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes binding slightly

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded (greased

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear brake pipes across axle corroded in retaining clips (greased

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Jan 2015 97,069 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,472 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damp area on offside rear brake back plate

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

slight corrosion on front coil springs

Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

damp area on offside rear brake back plate

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

slight corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 30 May 2012 93,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2012 92,682 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 80,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 79,934 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 65,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,374 miles

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

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 YJY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV05 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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