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AE05 RHJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

204,895 mi
Last recorded204,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 204,895 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 200,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 194,450 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 188,957 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 178,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside front and offside front metal brake pipes corroded close to excessively

nearside outer sill very corroded but not unsafe

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded , not excess at present

parking brake has little reserve travel

propshaft centre bearing/mount worn close to x/s

rear anti roll bar D bushes have some play

Pass 22 Dec 2017 170,142 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop incomplete

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to x/s

offside outer sill very corroded but not dangerous

Fail 21 Dec 2017 170,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r suspension bump stop incomplete

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to x/s

offside outer sill very corroded but not dangerous

Pass 15 Dec 2016 160,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,279 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 140,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 140,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 131,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,477 miles

back plate has oil contam

o/s/f tyre close to limit

r anti roll bar bushes wearing

wheel alignment

Fail 18 Jan 2011 83,477 miles

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

back plate has oil contam

o/s/f tyre close to limit

r anti roll bar bushes wearing

wheel alignment

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,752 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,216 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 RHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE05 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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