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AJ05 BYC

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 138,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill in front of wheel arch, behind wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody sill behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,855 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2017 128,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,872 miles

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

Rear both tyres scrubbed

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyres scrubbed

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,542 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,114 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,416 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,412 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,772 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,769 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,967 miles

front brake pads worn low.

front wishbone bushes slightly cracked and perished.

rear number plate slightly disfigured.

rear tyres cracking in tread.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,839 miles

front discs heavily worn,spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,839 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front discs heavily worn,spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,465 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 BYC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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