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GY05 YEV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,743 mi
Last recorded133,743 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 133,743 miles

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

fuel tank straps are corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 133,524 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting top of chassis within 30cm of engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive bordering on becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,479 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement but is secure

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2024 122,388 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced propshaft mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat has slight movement but is secure

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,078 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 112,039 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,733 miles

Driver seat and floor covering deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower front edge of the turret holed and corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner front wheel arch corroded away within 30 cm area of a sub-frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure number two support bearing housing assembly broken / deteriorated (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Driver seat and floor covering deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 86,636 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front prop mount area corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,495 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,744 miles

Both lower suspension arms, have play in the rear bushes

The o/s lower suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover has perishesd to the limit

corossion has begun on the underside in various places

Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,517 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing.

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear through.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake performance lower than nearside.

Rear radius arm "D" bushes have play near limit.

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 66,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing.

Both nearside rear and offside rear outer tyres nearing wear indicators.

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear through.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has some damage.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake performance lower than nearside.

Offside rear iner tyre has cut/split in tread.

Rear radius arm "D" bushes have play near limit.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,733 miles

brake pedal rubber worn near to limit.

off side rear tyre outer side wall damaged near to limit but unable to see cords at time of test.

rear D bushes worn near to limit.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,536 miles

slight wear to rear near side outer tyre.

windscreen wipers poor only just clear screen.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,844 miles

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to crack.

n/s front tyre tread low on inner edge.

o/s rear outer tyre tread depth very low

o/s step/sill corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to crack.

n/s front tyre tread low on inner edge.

o/s rear outer tyre tread depth very low

o/s step/sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,045 miles

front brake pads low.

off side rear inner tyre getting low.

small amount of play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT.

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

front brake pads low.

off side rear inner tyre getting low.

small amount of play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,643 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPERATED TO THE LIMIT.

near side front tyre has a cut nearing limit on outer side wall.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,643 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPERATED TO THE LIMIT.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD .

near side front tyre has a cut nearing limit on outer side wall.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 23,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

near side front top cab marker lamp not working.

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 YEV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YEV, 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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GY05 YEV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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