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EY55 YSP

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

309,619 mi
Last recorded309,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YSP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 309,619 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 304,429 miles

all crossmembers corroded

exhaust system very corroded

ns and os chassis legs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 304,429 miles

Fuel hose leaking at filler neck (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all crossmembers corroded

exhaust system very corroded

ns and os chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 293,804 miles

exhaust very corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 293,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust very corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 289,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system extremely corroded

ns chassis has some corrosion

nsf coil spring corroded

os chassis has some corrosion

osf coil spring corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 286,746 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 286,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 285,750 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

prop rubber joint from gear box worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 285,749 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

prop rubber joint from gear box worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 247,270 miles

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

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

Serve coolant leak from front of engine !

Fail 30 Sep 2011 247,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face !

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

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

Serve coolant leak from front of engine !

Pass 5 Oct 2010 204,940 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 204,935 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 171,706 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 171,113 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 131,809 miles

ADVISE- OIL LEAK FROM O/SIDE REAR HUB.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 131,809 miles

ADVISE- OIL LEAK FROM O/SIDE REAR HUB.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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EY55 YSP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EY55 YSP, 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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EY55 YSP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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