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AE55 FYF

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

245,285 mi
Last recorded245,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 FYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 245,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 231,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers....... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 231,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers....... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 220,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 209,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 209,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (both) (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 198,203 miles

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

only 8 passenger seats fitted at time of mot

Fail 25 Jan 2019 185,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

only 8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2019 198,151 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working side x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working center (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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))

only 8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2018 185,079 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 185,079 miles

Direction indicators not working all indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 175,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 143,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,249 miles

o/s rear handbrake outer casing chaffing on supporting bracket

Pass 11 Dec 2009 594,880 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 415,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,211 miles

EMISSIONS HIGHER THAN THAN NORMAL BUT WITHIN LIMITS MINOR EXHAUST LEAK FROM SILENCER REAR JOINT SLD DOOR CANNOT BE EXITED FROM INSIDE WHEN DOORS LOCKED

Pass 2 Jan 2007 94 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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AE55 FYF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE55 FYF, 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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AE55 FYF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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