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GY05 YFD

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,630 mi
Last recorded124,630 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,630 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,143 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 110,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,801 miles

Front front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front seat belt webbing has been chafed

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear door dose not open from in side

Fail 31 May 2016 100,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front seat belt webbing has been chafed

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear door dose not open from in side

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,485 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door can not be opened from inside vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,220 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,473 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,767 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,767 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,583 miles

both front rear lower arm bushes perished

off side drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,076 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,031 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

NSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to NS + OS lower sills

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,874 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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GY05 YFD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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