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AF05 URG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,569 mi
Last recorded147,569 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 URG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 147,569 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OS NS FRONT DOOR STEPS CORRODED (AS CHALKED) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to rear valance (as chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reversing lamps inop

Pass 22 Jun 2021 145,093 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 145,093 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn as marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 140,727 miles

some corosion on the body at various points

Fail 11 Jun 2020 140,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

some corosion on the body at various points

Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,274 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe from flexi rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2019 133,042 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe from flexi rusty

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,305 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front door step to inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front slight corrosion power steering pipes

surface corrosion to outer sills o/s and n/s

Fail 9 Aug 2018 125,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to chassis / strut top suspension leg mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

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

Offside Front door step to inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Front slight corrosion power steering pipes

surface corrosion to outer sills o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Aug 2017 115,870 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 106,437 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Jul 2016 106,437 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 97,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,618 miles

Brakes out of balance on rear

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 84,910 miles

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

n/s rear tyre as small cut across tread

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on power steering pipe

slight end float on o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,910 miles

n/s rear tyre as small cut across tread

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on power steering pipe

slight end float on o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,673 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge slight scrubbing

Power steering pipes onto rack slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 65,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 URG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 URG, 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 URG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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