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BP05 YBM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 YBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 53,235 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner chassis rail. patch stuck on not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 52,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired top of chasis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

vehicle corroded undreneath

Pass 15 Jan 2025 48,722 miles

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

general corrosions underbody

Fail 9 Jan 2025 48,721 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 2x both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2x both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosions underbody

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,517 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reg plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2022 27,768 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 27,766 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,064 miles

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

centre exhaust skin heavily corroded

offside front outer wing rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,856 miles

Central Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling, no leakage of exhaust gases.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,504 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,967 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,325 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 32,316 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,762 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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BP05 YBM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP05 YBM, 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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BP05 YBM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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