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AJ05 CHG

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,045 mi
Last recorded161,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 161,045 miles

General corrosion to vehicle throughout to chassis/Inner bodies not to excess

Pass 22 May 2020 158,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 158,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 145,823 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,209 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 142,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion all sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/front inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,028 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills/ steps areas (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,028 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills/ steps areas (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,431 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,431 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 84,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 84,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,301 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 24,867 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 CHG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CHG, 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 CHG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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