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EF05 YHJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,315 mi
Last recorded202,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 202,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear spring hanger mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has kerbing damage

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear propshaft uj deteriorated

all general corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2015 199,185 miles

Corrosion to vehicle body and corrosion and hole to vehicle outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

vehicle freshly undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 195,728 miles

Oil leak

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 195,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

r/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 182,634 miles

Corrosion to underside outside prescribed areas

Fail 22 Jul 2013 182,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to underside outside prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2012 163,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 163,292 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 140,842 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 140,837 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine oil on minimum level

Pass 19 Jul 2010 118,222 miles

f/o/s tyre has wall damage

Fail 19 Jul 2010 118,218 miles

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

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

f/o/s tyre has wall damage

Pass 13 Jul 2009 98,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,907 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 YHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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