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AB54 PBS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,329 mi
Last recorded148,329 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 PBS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 148,329 miles

Front and rear chassis corroding

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Rear inner wheel arch tubs to floors corroding

offside front brake disc scored

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Fail 7 May 2019 148,329 miles

Front and rear chassis corroding

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Rear inner wheel arch tubs to floors corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside front brake disc scored

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2017 120,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe near side rear corner damaged bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innerfloor rear inner arch slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Front engine ()

Pass 13 May 2016 113,024 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 May 2016 113,023 miles

Nearside Outer 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 spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 May 2015 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2014 84,126 miles

Welding repairs of very poor quality.

Windscreen wipers in poor condition.

Fail 2 May 2014 83,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen wipers in poor condition.

Pass 15 May 2013 68,182 miles

Front brakes corroded and worn.

O/s/f tyre worn low.

Suspect outer sills filled.

Fail 10 May 2013 68,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn low

suspect outersills filled

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,048 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,962 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes 20%

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,900 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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AB54 PBS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB54 PBS, 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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AB54 PBS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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