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EJ54 YCT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,734 mi
Last recorded176,734 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 YCT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 176,734 miles

Both outer sills covered with sealant

Both sides rear floor by wheel arch covered with sealant

Brake + Clutch pedal anti slip wearing

Nearside rear rigger covered with sealant

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 176,734 miles

Both outer sills covered with sealant

Both sides rear floor by wheel arch covered with sealant

Brake + Clutch pedal anti slip wearing

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

Nearside rear rigger covered with sealant

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 170,359 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 170,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 166,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 157,329 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated. rear brake hose ferrules slghtly rusty. both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly worn.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 157,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly deteriorated but not affecting the security of the exhaust.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,787 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded.Offside front tyre worn close to limit.Nearside front tyre inner edge low.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 144,059 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 144,059 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 139,458 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 139,146 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 137,354 miles

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

n/s front sidelight slightly dim

n/s/r tyre scuffed

o/s/f tyre scuffed

o/s/r parking brake slightly down on efficiency-does not lock

Pass 29 Jan 2009 108,144 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 108,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 18,568 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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EJ54 YCT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ54 YCT, 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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EJ54 YCT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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