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GY05 YDM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,551 mi
Last recorded116,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,551 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 116,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,749 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 87,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,926 miles

corrosion to nearside front outer sill panel

Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nearside front outer sill panel

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,085 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,111 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,249 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 48,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,160 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 40,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,800 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

hand barke travel long

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake pads wearing thin

hand barke travel long

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,998 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,693 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 1 Oct 2008 3,211 miles

handbrake travel

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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GY05 YDM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY05 YDM, 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 GY05 YDM registered?

GY05 YDM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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