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FN05 YRL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

247,297 mi
Last recorded247,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 247,297 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to both rear leaf springs, front mounting areas

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Fail 24 Jan 2024 247,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to both rear leaf springs, front mounting areas

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 1 Feb 2023 246,446 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 246,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 255,898 miles

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

underside corroded various areas

Fail 26 Jan 2022 255,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 234,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 227,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 220,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 214,743 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 209,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear chassis legs and cross members rusty

both rear spring hangers slightly corroded

door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 4 Oct 2016 209,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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

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

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

both rear spring front hangers slightly corroded

chassis legs rusty

door pillar b posts showing signs of cracking

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Mar 2016 208,403 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep under sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint pump / pipe (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 204,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 204,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 191,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Nearside front tyre out of shape slightly

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 175,886 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 175,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 145,757 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 121,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 105,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,057 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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FN05 YRL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FN05 YRL, 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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FN05 YRL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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