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FJ54 YUE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

111,631 mi
Last recorded111,631 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 YUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 111,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step, appears to be plated from the top side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 110,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 110,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,484 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,082 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 107,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30 cm of upper shock absorber mountin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Within 30cm of seat anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of upper shock absorber mountin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside lower part of windscreen cracked. Stone chip zone a but contained within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,784 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside lower part of windscreen cracked. Stone chip zone a but contained within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 106,204 miles

Both front inner sills and step areas corroding

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,808 miles

Offside Inner sill corroding but not within a prescribed area

Various areas of new welding, unable to assess attachment due to paint

Fail 26 Jun 2019 105,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired behind road wheel on chassis leg, not welded all round repair plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at chassis leg behind road wheel plate not welded all round. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 5,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear chassis leg behind road wheel marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear panel behind spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 104,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at one front to rear pipe marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner chassis leg marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear cross axle brake pipe marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner face of chassis leg marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 101,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 92,774 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight end float in both rear wheels

Fail 9 May 2016 92,773 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight end float in both rear wheels

Pass 8 May 2015 83,494 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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear step damaged

Fail 8 May 2015 83,494 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)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear step damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 73,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 73,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 68,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 61,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs getting corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 May 2012 61,712 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs getting corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 51,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 51,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 41,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2010 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 36,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

cooling fan hub loose

rear seat belt crash pads missing

Fail 6 May 2009 36,243 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Driver's view to side impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

cooling fan hub loose

rear seat belt crash pads missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,102 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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FJ54 YUE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 FJ54 YUE, 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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FJ54 YUE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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