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A4 WWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,070 mi
Last recorded168,070 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 168,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Sep 2018 168,069 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Sep 2017 158,343 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside spring cap (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 158,343 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure Pin securing device missing (6.6.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside spring cap (2.4.G.1)

Rear Halfshaft nearside and offside axial play

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 147,420 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 141,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,524 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,521 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,595 miles

noise from steering rack when testing for free play needs investigation

some imbalance in rear foot brake

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,926 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,926 miles

Inner Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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A4 WWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A4 WWU, 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 A4 WWU registered?

A4 WWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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