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EF05 YGK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,395 mi
Last recorded68,395 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 68,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s front chassis to inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front inner wing corroded and weak

n/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s n/s sills corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

chassis corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded badly

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s rear outer tyre on 2mm

prop mounting worn

under side corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 67,990 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated n/s rear inner tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre obviously under inflated o/s rear inner tyre (5.2.3 (l))

chassis corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s front inner wing corroded badly

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

o/s rear outer tyre on 2mm

prop mounting worn

under side corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,895 miles

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

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

centre prop mounting worn

chassis corroded

o/s front chassis to inner wing corroded badly

o/s front seat rail worn movement

o/s n/s front inner wings corroded badly

o/s rear outer tyre on 2mm

Fail 28 Jul 2023 67,871 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre prop mounting worn

chassis corroded

o/s front chassis to inner wing corroded badly

o/s front seat rail worn movement

o/s n/s front inner wings corroded badly

o/s rear outer tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,810 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,506 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn close to legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,351 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,651 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 YGK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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