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FN55 YLV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 125,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 22,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,870 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 115,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer / undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,285 miles

Central Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,278 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear play in d/bush

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,726 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nsr and osr inner wheel arches

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr lamp lens cracked

slight play in propshaft rear bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,914 miles

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight coolant leak

slight play in propshaft centre bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,914 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step to inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake disc's corroded on inner face

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight coolant leak

slight play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 78,832 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,830 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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 28 Nov 2017 67,935 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,422 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre yellow chalked ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

front brake discs are wearing thin

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre yellow chalked ()

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,749 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Front Discs inner face worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 41,699 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Front Discs inner face worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,712 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,163 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 31,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,892 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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FN55 YLV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FN55 YLV, 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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FN55 YLV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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