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E5 YGN

2005 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,789 mi
Last recorded144,789 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 YGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 144,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Nearside Rear brake lazy

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

both rear half shafts play

both rear lower arm bushes perrished

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 144,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Nearside Rear brake lazy

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

both rear half shafts play

both rear lower arm bushes perrished

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,151 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Play at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 120,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Play at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

break pedal rubber worn

near side rear tyre has cut in sidewall

play in both rear half shafts

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,143 miles

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

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)

air bag lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,899 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edge..

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E5 YGN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E5 YGN, 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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E5 YGN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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