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AE54 MZD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,307 mi
Last recorded177,307 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 MZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 177,307 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 172,063 miles

underside corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 163,884 miles

under side and chassis very corroded but repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2022 157,222 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 151,373 miles

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

o/s ,n/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 144,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 121,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,403 miles

Body sills, both sides, corroded.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

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

Rear floor/wheel arch area, both sides, corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel hose excessively damaged breather (7.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body sills, both sides, corroded.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

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

Rear floor/wheel arch area, both sides, corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,217 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 63,526 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 7 Oct 2010 57,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,307 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,426 miles

airbag warnin g lamp on

Fail 3 Dec 2007 32,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,175 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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AE54 MZD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AE54 MZD, 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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AE54 MZD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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