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AD05 VFM

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,107 mi
Last recorded111,107 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 111,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 111,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring swinging shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 109,330 miles

long parking brake travel

n/s/f inner step corroded

n/s/r cross member corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 12 Sep 2020 109,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

long parking brake travel

n/s/f inner step corroded

n/s/r cross member corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,767 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirments

corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

varied amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2018 107,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirments

corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

varied amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 184,788 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 73,008 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,688 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,454 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 68,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 55,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,522 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,367 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 VFM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

Is AD05 VFM safe to buy?

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