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GY05 YGN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,823 mi
Last recorded212,823 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 212,823 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front inner wheel rim dented

Offside Front Inner sill and step corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 200,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 194,272 miles

Offside Rear Outer ARCH CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2019 196,427 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front Upper crack in windscreen

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 196,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper crack in windscreen

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 187,157 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 187,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 183,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 183,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger at front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 173,782 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.

Offside inner steering rack joint worn.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 173,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.

Offside inner steering rack joint worn.

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 166,321 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 156,189 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 156,179 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 147,226 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

general body damage

powersteering bottle low

tape put over nearside mirror unit

tape put over offside rear light unit

Fail 28 Mar 2013 146,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

general body damage

powersteering bottle low

tape put over nearside mirror unit

tape put over offside rear light unit

Pass 22 Mar 2012 136,037 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 123,969 miles

Front brake discs worn thin.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

diesel from engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,584 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 YGN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GY05 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

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

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