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A5 UVC

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,953 mi
Last recorded186,953 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 186,953 miles

Rear slight play in rear anti role bar d bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2025 186,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 186,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 186,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 186,763 miles

slight corrosion forming underside

Pass 2 May 2017 184,623 miles

Rear brake imbalance @ 56%.....

Fail 28 Apr 2017 184,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 175,195 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 175,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 168,841 miles

Both handbrake cables chafed on tyres

Front No. plate deteriorating

Off-side front tyre, inner edge, smooth.

PAS fluid level @ minimum

Fail 24 Mar 2015 168,841 miles

Both handbrake cables chafed on tyres

Front No. plate deteriorating

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off-side front tyre, inner edge, smooth.

PAS fluid level @ minimum

Pass 16 Jan 2014 161,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 159,152 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 159,152 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 146,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 146,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,943 miles

Offside body side board pivot eye missing in the centre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,273 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A5 UVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A5 UVC, 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 A5 UVC registered?

A5 UVC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is A5 UVC safe to buy?

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