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EF05 YFA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,526 mi
Last recorded149,526 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 149,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch upper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,715 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 33,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 129,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 129,399 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 117,382 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,732 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 104,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,003 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,909 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 37,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

van over loaded

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 YFA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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