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HG05 YZL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 121,796 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 121,762 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills and inner steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,181 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper end trim repaired with tape.

Nearside Rear Reflector broken and missing .Not 50 % of lens.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 121,181 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel tank breather hose split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Position lamp not working Center sidemarker lamp. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reflector broken and missing .Not 50 % of lens.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,198 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 118,190 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,850 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 114,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,754 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroding

corrosion starting to nearside front and offside rear brake pipes

corrosion to vehicle underbody generally

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,070 miles

both front top chassie rails rusty

front tyres both 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2014 109,065 miles

Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front top chassie rails rusty

front pads 4mm

front tyres both 3mm

offside rear inner tyre on the limit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,165 miles

chassis quite rusty in places

chip in windscreen

n/s number plate lamp dim

oil leak

several rear seatbelts webbing in quite poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2013 100,163 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

bad coolant leak from engine!

chassis getting quite rusty in places

chip in windscreen

coolant level very low

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/r outer tyre worn to 2mm tread

several rear seatbelts webbing quite worn & reluctant to retract

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,723 miles

Corrosion appearing on vehicle chassis

Front discs have a wear lip

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

Windscreen chipped

n/s/r tyres a bit low

o/s/f brake pads half worn

o/s/r spring rear bushes worn

o/s/r tyres a bit low

Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Corrosion appearing on vehicle chassis

Front discs have a wear lip

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Slight damage to n/s/f wheel outer bead rim

Windscreen chipped

n/s/r tyres a bit low

o/s/f brake pads half worn

o/s/r spring rear bushes worn

o/s/r tyres a bit low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,479 miles

some screen damage

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f outer brake pad on min thickness

some cracking to rubber on wishbone rear bushes

some metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 31 May 2011 77,473 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f outer brake pad on min thickness

some cracking to rubber on wishbone rear bushes

some metal brake pipe corrosion

some screen damage

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,687 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel outer bead rim

Slight damage to o/s/r outer wheel outer bead rim

Wipers poor - on limit

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,687 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

Slight damage to n/s/r outer wheel outer bead rim

Slight damage to o/s/r outer wheel outer bead rim

Wipers poor - on limit

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2009 57,510 miles

Front discs well worn

Light corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Slight oil leak

Wipers poor

n/s/r outer tyre getting low

o/s/r outer tyre getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,828 miles

Nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 45,735 miles

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,005 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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HG05 YZL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG05 YZL, 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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HG05 YZL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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