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A1 TRC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 TRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,631 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 78,630 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 72,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted abs pump (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,591 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,279 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,726 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 59,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,315 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake hose mounting panel corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,647 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,941 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,172 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise sump corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,545 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 24,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A1 TRC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A1 TRC, 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 A1 TRC registered?

A1 TRC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is A1 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 TRC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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