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AF55 YWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside to minimum standard (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/75x16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle in general (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,345 miles

Nearside inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill area corroded

Offside outer sill area corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 128,340 miles

Fuel pipe damaged fuel tank overflow / breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside inner sill area corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill area corroded

Offside outer sill area corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,719 miles

Nearside inner sill and offside bump stop areas corroded but not yet excessive

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

Offside outer sill and nearside front step areas corroded but not prescribed areas

Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing and chassis areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside inner sill and offside bump stop areas corroded but not yet excessive

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

Offside outer sill and nearside front step areas corroded but not prescribed areas

Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,374 miles

fuel tank overflow pipe split but not leaking at time of test

nearside inner sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

offside inner sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

welding repair to nearside rear chassis is minimum standard

Fail 22 Apr 2017 117,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank overflow pipe split but not leaking at time of test

nearside inner sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

offside inner sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Pass 26 Apr 2016 111,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,372 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift advise

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,082 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,310 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 68,310 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,445 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 41,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,977 miles

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

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

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 YWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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