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AF05 UBX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,755 mi
Last recorded164,755 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 164,755 miles

both front lower arm bush`s perishing

both front lower swivel dust covers perishing

both front seat belts freying

dampness from nearside rear hub area

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly mis-shaped

nearside sill has weld repairs

offside sill has corrosion holes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,914 miles

corrosion on offside outer sill

corrosion/damage on offside rear wing

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on chassis

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in offside track arm

Fail 25 Mar 2013 150,914 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on offside outer sill

corrosion/damage on offside rear wing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in offside track arm

Pass 24 Mar 2012 132,557 miles

lower arm bush`s perishing

nearside front a-roll bar link arm slightly out of shape

pin hole in nearside front cv boot

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2011 116,559 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2010 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside track arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2009 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside track arm inner joint has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2009 88,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside track arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,452 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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AF05 UBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF05 UBX, 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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AF05 UBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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