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CAR 729Y

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

276,698 mi
Last recorded276,698 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 729Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 276,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM TURBO OIL DRAIN PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 273,620 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM TURBO DRAIN PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 269,282 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL COOLER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 260,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 260,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 250,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 240,215 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 233,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM AXLE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM TANK TO REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM TANK TO REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 225,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Damage Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2019 225,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Damage Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 218,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 206,172 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 196,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 189,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 177,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 157,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 137,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 111,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,847 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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CAR 729Y is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CAR 729Y, 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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CAR 729Y is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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