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CR05 YLR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

257,721 mi
Last recorded257,721 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 YLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 257,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 256,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 253,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 251,689 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 251,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested due to no lamps working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights flashing with direction lamps (bad earth) (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour wrong bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour wrong bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working osr fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all lamps flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 251,234 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 248,646 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 247,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 242,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 242,781 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 240,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 234,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 224,323 miles

4 x marker light not working

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock in steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2013 224,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

4 x marker light not working

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2012 216,155 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 216,155 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 191,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 191,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 163,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 163,214 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 128,521 miles

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

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

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

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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CR05 YLR 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 71.4%.

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 CR05 YLR, 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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CR05 YLR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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