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DY55 YCF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 80,479 miles

Central outer exhaust skin corroded/loose

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central inner sill not structural (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 80,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central outer exhaust skin corroded/loose

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central inner sill not structural (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,037 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,557 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 74,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,120 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 74,111 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,427 miles

center exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 73,425 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,182 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 72,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 70,372 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,637 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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DY55 YCF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 DY55 YCF, 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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DY55 YCF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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