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EF05 YCA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019

Brake pedal anti-slip slip slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside sill area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 241,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip slip slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside sill area excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 6 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill and arch corroded but within 30 cm of percribed area

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

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

Offside Front Lower sill corroded but not within percribed area

Rear halfshafts have movement o/s & n/s

Fail 4 Apr 2018

Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill and arch corroded but within 30 cm of percribed area

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

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

Offside Front Lower sill corroded but not within percribed area

Rear halfshafts have movement o/s & n/s

Pass 11 Apr 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR + OSR chassis rails / rear valence (2.4.A.3)

Under body corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF + OSR + OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR +OSR chassis rails / inner wheel archs / NSR sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NS inner / outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive NSR + OSR chassis / rear valence (2.4.A.3)

Under body corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 178,414 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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front sills damaged

brake pipes starting to corrode. n/s/f o/s/f. rear near fuel tank. and rear both sides across axle

rear chassis damaged

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 169,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 160,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,178 miles

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

hard hit to rear chassis rails both sides .. rear doors loose but securley closed

Fail 9 Jul 2013 149,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

hard hit to rear chassis rails both sides .. rear doors loose but securley closed

Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,961 miles

accident damage to rear and front of van

rear loading doors unable to open but are secure and shut

Pass 15 Mar 2012 134,894 miles

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 124,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 115,152 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 115,087 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 103,997 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r light lens broken

Fail 23 Jun 2008 95,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r light lens broken

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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EF05 YCA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF05 YCA, 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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EF05 YCA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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