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AF55 PBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,636 mi
Last recorded85,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 PBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,636 miles

Areas of both inner sills covered in thick underseal

Both outer sills covered in thick underseal

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance close to minimum limit [nearside]

sections of chassis covered in thick underseal

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,550 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

osr and nsr back quater panel corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 73,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassea in 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

osr and nsr back quater panel corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Nov 2019 61,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step/inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step/inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

very rusty underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2018 50,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

very rusty underneath

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,211 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,932 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 47,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beside rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,228 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,185 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,022 miles

cut in outer wall of o/s/f tyre,cords not exposed

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,000 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edges

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,274 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 26,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AF55 PBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF55 PBU, 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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AF55 PBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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