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EY55 YSW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,333 mi
Last recorded150,333 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 YSW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 150,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Jun 2025 145,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,620 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Jan 2024 118,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,702 miles

Front Inner both side corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 108,702 miles

Front Inner both side corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,444 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement links and "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sills / steps corroded

tipper body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,427 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

n.s inner sill panel holed

o.s inner / outer / step panels holed and corroded

windscreen scratches

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,962 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear marker lights not working

corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f inner steps

Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear marker lights not working

corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f inner steps

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,084 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

anti slip worn

marker light not working

play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Oct 2017 102,048 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

anti slip worn

marker light not working

play in steering rack joints

Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,165 miles

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

Offside marker light not working

play in steering rack joints

Fail 14 Oct 2016 95,153 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside marker light not working

play in steering rack joints

prop shaft bush worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,673 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working dim (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

marker light not working

play in steering rack joints

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,436 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 76,436 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,373 miles

Oil leak

diff seal leaking

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r marker light not working

Fail 26 Oct 2013 67,325 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff seal leaking

o/s/r inner tyre at 2.0mm

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r marker light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,400 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side marker lamp not working [lens missing ]

Fail 3 Nov 2012 57,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side marker lamp not working [lens missing ]

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,499 miles

brake pedal rubber won

off side mirror damaged

rear brake application slight uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,156 miles

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

Front disks worn

General oil leaks

No spare wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2010 42,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Front disks worn

General oil leaks

No spare wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly cut

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre outer wall slightly cut

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 31,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly cut

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre outer wall slightly cut

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,500 miles

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

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 YSW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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