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EF05 YGJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,564 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 134,564 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,489 miles

Nearside Rear Parking Brake performance slightly low

Nearside Rear Service Brake performance slightly low

Fail 12 Sep 2020 131,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear chassis bump stops loose

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,156 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 129,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 127,192 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 123,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 123,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015
Fail 10 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,998 miles

fuel tank has some visible staing either from present problem or previous

n/s/front wheel arch corroded and damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

offside front wheel arch starting to corrode but no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,996 miles

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

fuel tank has some visible staing either from present problem or previous

n/s/front wheel arch corroded and damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

offside front wheel arch starting to corrode but no sharp edges at time of test

slight play in n/s inner steering arm joint

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,638 miles

n/s front inner rack-end has slight play

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,237 miles

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

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

both front brake discs getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,760 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 50,597 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,966 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 YGJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YGJ, 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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What year was EF05 YGJ registered?

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

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