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AD05 VMW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel hose leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both rear chassis legs corroded

major corrosion holes both front and rear inner wheel arches

major corrosion holes both inner sills

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION

O/S FRONT DOORSTEP IN POOR CONDITION UNDERNEATH WITH SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,772 miles

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

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

corrosion forming to top of o/s/f chassis and near both n/s and o/s rear suspension mounting areas

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2016 49,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

corrosion forming to top of o/s/f chassis and near both n/s and o/s rear suspension mounting areas

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,335 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade has splits in it.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15C.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 44,335 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade has splits in it.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15C.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,355 miles

slight splitting to o/s/f wiper blade, o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working, general corrosion forming to underbody, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 8.5mm, o/s/f 7.5mm, n/s/r 7.5mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/70/15 c 104/102r

Fail 21 Jul 2014 39,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight splitting to o/s/f wiper blade, o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working, general corrosion forming to underbody, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 8.5mm, o/s/f 7.5mm, n/s/r 7.5mm, o/s/r 6.0mm, 195/70/15 c 104/102r

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,047 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

tread depths: n/s/f on 9mm, o/s/f on 7mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15 C 104/102R

Fail 22 Jul 2013 36,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre.

tread depths: n/s/f on 9mm, o/s/f on 7mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15 C 104/102R

Fail 17 Jul 2012 32,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

tread depths: n/s/f on 8mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15 C 104/102S.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,715 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 8mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/70/15 C 104/102S.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,711 miles

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

n/s/f fog light not working and o/s lense missing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 9mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 7.5mm 195/70r15c

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,730 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken, n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp, cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 8.0mm, o/s/f 3.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 195/70/15c 100/98r and 104/102r

Fail 19 Jul 2010 23,730 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp broken, n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp, cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 8.0mm, o/s/f 3.0mm, n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 8.0mm, 195/70/15c 100/98r and 104/102r

Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,103 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre tread, os//f fog lamp broken, wipers smearing slightly, n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, .195/70/15c.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,959 miles

tyre dephs o/s/f5mm n/s/f5mm o/s/r9mm n/s/r8mm

tyre size 195/70 15c

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 VMW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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