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AD05 VNJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,355 mi
Last recorded165,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 165,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear outriggers near spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING CORRODED NEAR TO STRUT MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear outriggers near spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL / FOOT STEP BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 1 Jun 2017 165,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age. slight wear on inner and outer edges

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side rear runner (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear beam (6.1.B.2)

tracking needed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 150,527 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DAMAGE ON REAR OFF SIDE LIGHT LENS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 150,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT MOUNTING (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DAMAGE ON REAR OFF SIDE LIGHT LENS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,150 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 134,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 134,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 125,996 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,935 miles

headlamp and fog lamp switch housing damaged

screen marked below zone a

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,396 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE O/S/F +N/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

ADVISE PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,273 miles

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

o/s/ door mirror glass cracked

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 VNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

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

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