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EF05 YCU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,770 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 81,685 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 81,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,864 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 75,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,068 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,402 miles

NSR Half Shaft Bearing Slight Play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSR Half Shaft Bearing Slight Play

Oil Leak From Rear Seal.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,402 miles

NSR Half Shaft Bearing Slight Play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

OSR Half Shaft Bearing Slight Play

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak From Rear Seal.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,400 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,596 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 28,645 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,839 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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EF05 YCU 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 77.3%.

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 EF05 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 YCU registered?

EF05 YCU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EF05 YCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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