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FH05 YKY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,024 mi
Last recorded176,024 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 176,024 miles

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

This vehicle has areas of corrosion on its underside

Pass 6 Jun 2024 173,636 miles

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

This vehicle has areas of minor corrosion on its underside

Fail 6 Jun 2024 173,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

This vehicle has areas of minor corrosion on its underside

Pass 13 Jun 2023 170,490 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 170,435 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 166,917 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack / Seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 166,917 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Top pipe on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack / Seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 163,295 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 163,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 159,783 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 159,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,777 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively before differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Lower parts of the inner body panels have some corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 150,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside body/sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 150,800 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to test rear seat belts (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside body/sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 145,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 145,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 139,781 miles

End float in rear axle both sides

Handbrake readings only just meet legal limits

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,818 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight end-float in OSR wheel (differential play)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,259 miles

slight end-float atboth rear wheels

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 123,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 123,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 102,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,462 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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FH05 YKY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FH05 YKY, 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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FH05 YKY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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