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BP05 YFY

2005 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,504 mi
Last recorded30,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 YFY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 30,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 29,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 29,406 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 29,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 29,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,345 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,783 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 27,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,351 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,048 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel over flow perishing

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,515 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Tank breather pipe split (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Most seat belts have mold on

Fail 18 Dec 2015 26,485 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Bonnet hinges stiff

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Tank breather pipe split (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Most seat belts have mold on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,135 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

fuel tank breather pipe split(not leaking at test)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both wiper blades split

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

fuel tank breather pipe split(not leaking at test)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,824 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhuast second silencer outer casing detatched

n/s rear inner tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s outer second row seatbelt slow to return

Fail 10 May 2013 16,824 miles

Coolant leak

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhuast second silencer outer casing detatched

n/s rear inner tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s outer second row seatbelt slow to return

Pass 4 Jan 2012 133,498 miles

screen washer jets out of adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,840 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn & scorred

n/s/f tyre outer edge scrubbed

o/s/r inner tyre, inner edge scrubbed

small stone chip o/s corner of windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,826 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,036 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,469 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 28,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,150 miles

advise wiper blades worn.n/s mirror back missing.

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 YFY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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