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EF05 YJD

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,696 mi
Last recorded52,696 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YJD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,696 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 52,679 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner quarter panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 52,633 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,566 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 52,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,452 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 52,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner qaurter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,405 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,292 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 52,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bumpstop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,976 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 49,868 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,453 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 46,453 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,284 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 34,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,964 miles

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

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 YJD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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