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FY05 YAX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,263 mi
Last recorded116,263 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 116,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL TO REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 75,385 miles

Front Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 79,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/close to front leaf spring mounting+ corroded sill beneath sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/close to rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front step including sill outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/close to front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/close to rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill and quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,739 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,739 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,070 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,070 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 67,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,347 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,019 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front Tyre has damage to the outer side wall

offside rear Tyre has damage to the inner side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,692 miles

offside rear Tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but do not reach ply or cords

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,112 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,112 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2009 40,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,027 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 YAX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YAX, 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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FY05 YAX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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