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FY05 YFG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,293 mi
Last recorded191,293 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 191,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 159,167 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,962 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,962 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,598 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 YFG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY05 YFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 YFG registered?

FY05 YFG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is FY05 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 YFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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