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AD05 VNY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,132 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2024

very bad surface corrosion to all areas of rear chassis

Fail 30 Sep 2024

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cab rear out rigger box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working wiring fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

very bad surface corrosion to all areas of rear chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2023

both rear leaf springs slightly displaced

surface corrosion to front wings and under-side structure

Fail 2 Oct 2023

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer sills corroded and holed with in 30 cms of mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost to cord on both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear leaf springs slightly displaced

Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,314 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021

bad oil leaks but not on floor

Fail 22 Jul 2021

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury both front wings corroded and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Bumper insecure both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step ,sill and out rigger to rear of cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

bad oil leaks from engine but not dripping on floor

Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,273 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body mounts coroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,421 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,798 miles

rear seat belts not checked tools

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,701 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,591 miles

rear seat belts not checked loaded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,248 miles

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,278 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,065 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 VNY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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