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AF05 UTY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,296 mi
Last recorded150,296 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 150,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 145,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 138,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 126,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 113,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,777 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,777 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,885 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 53,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,956 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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AF05 UTY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF05 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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