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AD05 ELU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,087 mi
Last recorded135,087 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 ELU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 135,087 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty and slight chuff at centre boxes

front brake discs worn and rusty

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills rusty and holed

o/s door mirror cover missing

rear brake pipes rusty

slight knock and play at power steering rack

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2015 129,650 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

knock in the steering rack

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s rear bump stop insecure

oil leak

poor condition front number plate

slight damage both outer sills

slight play both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 15 Dec 2015 129,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

knock in the steering rack

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s rear bump stop insecure

oil leak

poor condition front number plate

slight damage both outer sills

slight play both front anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2014 124,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops insecure

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

o/s outer sill damaged

slight knock in the steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2014 124,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops insecure

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

o/s outer sill damaged

slight knock in the steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,453 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 111,729 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 111,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 63,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn

n/s/f tyre nearing advisory criteria

Fail 4 Sep 2010 47,093 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs are worn

n/s/f tyre nearing advisory criteria

Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,722 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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AD05 ELU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD05 ELU, 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 AD05 ELU registered?

AD05 ELU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is AD05 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 ELU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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