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AY05 FYR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,965 mi
Last recorded38,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FYR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,965 miles

Both rear leaf springs going flat.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 33,623 miles

Both rear leaf springs worn, starting to flatten out

Fail 2 Apr 2025 33,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside center marker not working

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 29,540 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 29,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022

Slight oil leak

Underneath vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2021 26,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 25,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,230 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front brake disc rusted

Nearside Front brake discs rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 24,230 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front brake disc rusted

Nearside Front brake discs rusted

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking outer wal

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perishing outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre perishing outer wall

Offside Rear Outer tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 5 Jun 2015
Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre cracks side wall

Pass 2 May 2014 19,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 17,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no reverse lights

offside rear top marker light not working

Fail 13 Apr 2011 15,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no reverse lights

offside rear top marker light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,909 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,471 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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AY05 FYR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY05 FYR, 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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What year was AY05 FYR registered?

AY05 FYR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is AY05 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 FYR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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