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AJ05 BYA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,176 mi
Last recorded51,176 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,176 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill around cab step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill around cab step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 49,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Hole in wheel arch (corrosion setting in)

Offside Front Hole in wheel arch (corrosion setting in)

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2022 48,239 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,312 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,615 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 43,615 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction OBJECTS HANGING ON MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.86 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,227 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,569 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

tyres starting to perish , nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 30,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging on mirror (8.3.1e)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

tyres starting to perish , nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 19,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 16,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,048 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,488 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,234 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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AJ05 BYA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ05 BYA, 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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What year was AJ05 BYA registered?

AJ05 BYA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ05 BYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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