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AE05 MYB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,706 mi
Last recorded78,706 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,706 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms, rear inner bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall scuffed - no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 78,702 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember within 30cm of parking brake cable bracket corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning On cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe leading to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded through, visible from wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms, rear inner bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall scuffed - no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On cab roof (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,189 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

previous repairs been covered in under sill

Fail 20 May 2025 76,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arche infront and behind the wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arches infront and behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 72,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,237 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 69,230 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake cylinders leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 66,782 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2021 61,676 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 61,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 54,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 54,928 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 49,559 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 44,196 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill corrosion

Fail 12 May 2018 44,073 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged Tank breather (7.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Sill corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 37,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 30,970 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 25,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 25,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 20,590 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 15,091 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 13,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,018 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 9,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,166 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MYB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AE05 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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