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FA05 YJY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,892 mi
Last recorded154,892 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 154,892 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 154,121 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 152,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 150,546 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 147,714 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 145,426 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 145,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 138,893 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 138,883 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint trcach rod (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 132,652 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 132,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,969 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 128,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 124,354 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 114,891 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 114,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 104,631 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,308 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,548 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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FA05 YJY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA05 YJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA05 YJY registered?

FA05 YJY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is FA05 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 YJY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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