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FY05 YAV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,992 mi
Last recorded144,992 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 144,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 144,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 140,195 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 139,987 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,249 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 134,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 127,847 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 127,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 118,287 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 118,287 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 111,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,427 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,038 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 103,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,830 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,151 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,630 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 70,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,306 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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FY05 YAV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY05 YAV, 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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What year was FY05 YAV registered?

FY05 YAV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 YAV safe to buy?

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