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AF55 PBV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,553 mi
Last recorded181,553 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 181,553 miles

Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of mounting point both front

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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrdoed

vehicle generaly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 181,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger marked (2.4.A.3)

Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of mounting point both front

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)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust corrdoed

vehicle generaly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 172,295 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 172,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 152,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 129,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 129,324 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 114,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,766 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 87,963 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,963 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,714 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outerwall

nail in n/s/r tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 PBV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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