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BP05 YTT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

187,111 mi
Last recorded187,111 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 187,111 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front axle corroded

General underbody corrosion

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 187,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 185,084 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Number plate light dim but working

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (inner and outer) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 182,943 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 182,930 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 178,147 miles

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

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2021 175,068 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear differential rough on rotation

Fail 17 May 2021 175,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (rear of leaf spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting doorstep and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (front of leaf spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ out rigger (rear of leaf spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury doorstep (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear differential rough on rotation

Pass 4 Mar 2021 174,618 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 174,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 173,484 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 173,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,169 miles

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

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition driver (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 73,116 miles

Entrance/exit step significantly damaged sharp edges corroded (9.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition driver (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,804 miles

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,579 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,956 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 61,956 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 56,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,671 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 50,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,855 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,216 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 39,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,195 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE INNER PART OF THE TREAD(TRACKING),AND ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,458 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 YTT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTT, 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 YTT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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