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BP05 YYB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,929 mi
Last recorded200,929 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 200,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021
Fail 29 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020
Fail 1 Dec 2020 158,050 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,630 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Fail 4 Dec 2019 137,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,799 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 89,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, Borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rearmost, across axle (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,448 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including inner and outer sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear- Inner edge, On 1.64 MM (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underseal applied to welded sections, as per previous rfr, inspection limited

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 83,169 miles

Front Driver's view restricted by object Air fresheners etc (6.9.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Rearmost seat buckle defective (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer rigger support paneling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer rigger support paneling (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including inner and outer sills.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,033 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2015 79,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step to floor-AS PER MARKED (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill-As per marked (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 74,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,989 miles

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

corrosion to both outter sills not holed borderline pass

n/s/r brake effort slightly low

oil leak

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,341 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,991 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn..

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,303 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,285 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 YYB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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