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AJ05 BYL

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,952 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 57,952 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,960 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,960 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deyeriated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 122,105 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holed not prescribed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2017 122,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holed not prescribed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,274 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside/ rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside/ rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 177,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,065 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,867 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 BYL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

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

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