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FY05 YCJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,963 mi
Last recorded147,963 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 147,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age-cracks showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 147,963 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has age-cracks showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 138,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroding

n/s/f brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on inner edge

small chip in lower screen

Fail 19 Apr 2017 138,458 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroding

n/s/f brake discs wearing

n/s/f seat starting to fray

o/s/f arch corroding

rear exhaust box outer shield loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

small chip centre of screen lower

under body corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake cables into brake back plates worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 124,957 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

hand brake cables into brake back plates worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,643 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 18 Apr 2015 118,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

chip in screen

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,784 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,099 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,630 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,411 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 26 Mar 2009 54,615 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,894 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 YCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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