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GY05 YJA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly damaged

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre in poor condition

slight play in nearside inner steering ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,186 miles

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

screen cracked over limits but not considered to be restricting veiw

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 2 Jun 2014 101,186 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

screen cracked over limits but not considered to be restricting veiw

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,564 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both outer sill starting to corrode

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,927 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,863 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 YJA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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