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FN05 YTL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,264 mi
Last recorded157,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 157,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills badly corroded but not in any prescribed area

Offside Rear inner and outer sills badly corroded but not in any prescribed area

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 157,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75-16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills badly corroded but not in any prescribed area

Offside Rear inner and outer sills badly corroded but not in any prescribed area

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 151,363 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corrodd

Fail 15 Jul 2016 151,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corrodd

Pass 16 Jul 2015 146,077 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes are starting to crack and perish

Chassis is corroded

Front offside tyre is worn close to the tread wear indicators

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Screw in the front offside tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2015 145,787 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Both front suspension arms rear bushes are starting to crack and perish

Chassis is corroded

Front offside tyre is worn close to the tread wear indicators

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Screw in the front offside tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,769 miles

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

nearside raer slightly binding

offside rear side lamp slightly flashing with indicator

Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,112 miles

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

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

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

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

both wipers slightly perished

front number plate cracked

nearside number plate light cover missing

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2013 135,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both wipers slighty smearing screen

front number plate cracked

nearside number plate light cover missing

offside front top shocker bearing starting to seize

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,477 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip worn

crack in windscreen out side zone a and b swept area

tow bar electrics insecure and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 134,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti slip worn

crack in windscreen out side zone a and b swept area

tow bar electrics insecure and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 120,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 100,253 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear axle has slight in and out play in n/s shaft

Pass 20 Feb 2008

rear axle has slight in and out play in n/s shaft

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 YTL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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