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AD05 MWJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,265 mi
Last recorded182,265 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 182,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 260,005 miles

front lower suspention arm rear bushes splitting

outer sills holed/corroded (non-structural)

rear inner wheel arches corroded (non-structural)

underbody corroded

wheel arches corroded

wipers splitting

Fail 14 Aug 2015 260,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front lower suspention arm rear bushes splitting

outer sills holed/corroded (non-structural)

rear inner wheel arches corroded (non-structural)

underbody corroded

wheel arches corroded

wipers splitting

Pass 6 Aug 2014 231,234 miles

centre seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 231,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 224,426 miles

gear box oil leak

n/s outer sill corroding

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/r shocker shaft

surface corrosion to rear cross axle brake pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2013 224,426 miles

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

n/s outer sill corroding

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/r shocker shaft

surface corrosion to rear cross axle brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 204,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 204,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 181,265 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 181,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 157,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 131,169 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 131,112 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Slight play in steering rack O/S

Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,060 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 MWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

AD05 MWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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