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EF05 YJN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 97,230 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury several places (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber

injector leaking

steering column guard missing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,327 miles

ADVISE REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS REMOVED

advise chassy condition

advise steps welded from in side

advise tipper body

Fail 26 Aug 2020 90,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise chassy condition

advise steps welded from in side

advise tipper body

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,206 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise body corrosion

advise condition of tipping bed lots of corrosion

advise general condition of vehicle

advise step corrosion welded from inside

advise welded plates covered in underseal

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body sharp edges as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise body corrosion

advise condition of tipping bed lots of corrosion

advise general condition of vehicle

advise step corrosion welded from inside

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,500 miles

advise chassy under sealed

advise rear seats and belts removed

advise rear steps corroded not holed at this time

advise steps all welded from inside

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

advise black smoke

advise no rear seats fitted

advise o/s n/s chassy corrosion

advise spring spray

advise welded patchs covered in underseal

Fail 21 Aug 2017 74,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

advise black smoke

advise no rear seats fitted

advise o/s n/s chassy corrosion

advise spring spray

advise welded patchs covered in underseal

Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,413 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s n/s inner steps (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner sills as marked (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sills (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

advise no rear seats fitted

advise o/s near side chassy corrosion

advise spring spray

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,151 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,260 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,680 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 YJN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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