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FP55 YLN

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 91,782 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 91,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 83,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,440 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 68,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,649 miles

Nearside Inner sill area slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 59,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner sill area slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,873 miles

Front exhaust silencer cover is corroded, but not leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Surface corroded where plastic coating split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some seams and joins are showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Surface corroded where plastic coating split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some seams and joins are showing signs of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play noted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded where plastic coating has allowed water ingress (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded where plastic coating has allowed water ingress (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,166 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab sill holed near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member behind cab is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded where plastic coating has allowed water ingress (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded where plastic coating has allowed water ingress (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Cab sill has a corrosion hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush has some cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion cab sill has a corrosion hole at the rear corner (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,063 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Cab sill has a corrosion hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush has some cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion cab sill has a corrosion hole at the rear corner (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 53,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Cab sill surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush showing has some small cracks (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner has a screw in the tread area

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 50,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,057 miles

Small cracks N/S/R tyre sidewall.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FP55 YLN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange 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 FP55 YLN, 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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FP55 YLN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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