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BP05 YFB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,690 mi
Last recorded167,690 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 167,690 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light failure is on, dash light on read - failure (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Emergency exit sign missing Signage missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Inner tyre low - air leak on twin tyre fitment. (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion and holed, on jacking mount off side front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Nearside chassis badly corroded, front to rear on the inner chassis between front to rear lifting access, this has been chalk marked as a failure. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Emergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible Rear signs missing - passengers - load etc. (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 167,690 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak at top of engine and also dripping down and gearbox is covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate inscription illegible plate deteriorated too much --needs replaced (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush split at centre securing bolt and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bodywork at drivers door step holed and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer/inner sill holed and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front sliding door should have a sticker to indicate emergency exit

Offside Rear Inner inner door turn handle needs a sticker to show operation of handle

Offside Rear Outer emergency exit door sticker for outside needs replaced

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox --( may be from engine oil leak ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security box sections from centre to rear of vehicle have very heavy surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 167,690 miles

Engine & diff oil leaks

MIL not illuminated/deleted

Rearmost prop bearing carrier deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2024 167,690 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength paneling near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure x2 (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine & diff oil leaks

MIL not illuminated/deleted

Rearmost prop bearing carrier deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2023 167,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 167,690 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 167,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 167,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 142,612 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 129,940 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,021 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 YFB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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