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AE05 JGY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 JGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 135,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner step not been welded been filled with filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked Cracked on front eyelet (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill has to be continually welded not spot welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,919 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 123,535 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings As marked .inner and outer sills and steps .n/s/r quarter sill . (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear mid way (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb stop /tail fitted incorrect (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Exhaust shields ratterling

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror glass slight deteration (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

drive shaft constant velocity joints worn

intercooler has a hole in it

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,869 miles

drive shaft constant velocity joints worn

intercooler has a hole in it

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,700 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,684 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,812 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,812 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,230 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,649 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 64,647 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,472 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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AE05 JGY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AE05 JGY, 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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AE05 JGY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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