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AD05 VEH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,485 mi
Last recorded194,485 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VEH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 194,485 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 194,482 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush BOTH, REAR BUSHES (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 166,345 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 165,742 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,171 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 142,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,903 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 99,903 miles

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

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

front brake pipes coroded.rear brake pipes rustywear front brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,240 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 87,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,218 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 73,213 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,922 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 VEH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

AD05 VEH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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