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EF55 YDZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,530 mi
Last recorded154,530 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 YDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 154,530 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN MUD (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF OSF PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS OS CILL COVERED IN STONE CHIP BUT NO HOLES (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR OSR SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2025 134,571 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 125,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 206,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front step has corrosion

Offside inner sill section corroded

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear body heavily corodded around some mounting points advise relacement or repair

Fail 11 Jan 2023 206,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front step has corrosion

Offside inner sill section corroded

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear body heavily corodded around some mounting points advise relacement or repair

Pass 21 Dec 2021 195,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 188,013 miles

Tipper body corroded.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 188,013 miles

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Tipper body corroded.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 177,972 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 177,972 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 165,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 152,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 139,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 127,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 114,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,069 miles

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

No rear seats fitted unable to check seatbelts

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,047 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

No rear seats fitted unable to check seatbelts

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,391 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 YDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF55 YDZ, 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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What year was EF55 YDZ registered?

EF55 YDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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