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EF55 YAH

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

239,250 mi
Last recorded239,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 239,250 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 234,266 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 234,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 223,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2019 223,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 197,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 197,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 168,577 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 168,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,267 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,910 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,238 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,238 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,831 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,652 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 52,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,285 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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EF55 YAH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EF55 YAH, 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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EF55 YAH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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