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EF05 YHC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024

Gear Box Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 23,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,274 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

N/S/F track rod end has slight play

N/S/F tyre has a cut but not deep

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,090 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,701 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 9,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 6,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 3,266 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 3,239 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 1,098 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 YHC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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