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AF05 UTM

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,519 miles

corrosion coming to n/s/r undersill area

handbrake working (slightly long on travel and lowish efficiency)

n/s/r bump stop area beginning to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2017 134,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion coming to n/s/r undersill area

handbrake working (slightly long on travel and lowish efficiency)

n/s/r bump stop area beginning to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,502 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,487 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 125,444 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing at all (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 122,990 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,632 miles

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

drivers seat worn

engine management light on

exhaust rear rubber mount worn

mileage displayed intermitantly

suspension both front lower wishbones rear bush cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 117,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat worn

engine management light on

exhaust rear rubber mount worn

mileage displayed intermitantly

suspension both front lower wishbones rear bush cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,600 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount has temp repair

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,099 miles

dipstick tube bracket broken

exhaust rear mount rubber split

suspension both front lower wishbones bushes cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dipstick tube bracket broken

exhaust rear mount rubber split

suspension both front lower wishbones bushes cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,721 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,765 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres offside front worn on inner edge

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 UTM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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