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AE55 JAO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,842 mi
Last recorded115,842 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 JAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,842 miles

advise all underbody condition v/scaby

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,594 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 100/98r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15 100/98r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

sills undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 110,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,676 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,376 miles

N/S PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,376 miles

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

N/S PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 6 May 2011 50,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

stones in both rear tyres advise only

Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,838 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 JAO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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