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AD05 VLT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,822 mi
Last recorded144,822 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 144,822 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Trailer sockets in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2019 144,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Nearside front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Trailer sockets in poor condition

corrosion in offside rear part of load bed

offside front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,601 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 128,601 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,825 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 115,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 79,817 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 2 May 2013 79,808 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,010 miles

1 Of 2 Towbar Electrical Sockets Damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/R Tyre Inner And Outer Sidewalls Damaged But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,293 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,293 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear tyre pressure low

no spare wheel

rear doors wont open

rear seat belts need lach clearing out

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,825 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 43,824 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 VLT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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