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AD05 VMV

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,861 mi
Last recorded180,861 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 180,861 miles

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to outer area of tread, almost through to inner cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 149,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 149,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 149,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front and behind axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front and behind axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 147,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 142,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 142,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front road springs corroding

major corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry

slight movement offside inner steering arm joint

Pass 10 Aug 2015 132,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 5 Aug 2015 132,451 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s rear chassis

slight play in o/s trackrod

unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s rear chassis

slight play in o/s trackrod

unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 106,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,126 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2012 92,126 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,295 miles

front road springs starting to corrode.

offside front wheel bearing starting to sound dry.

slight movement in offside of steering rack.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,422 miles

nail in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,102 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 VMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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