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AJ05 CHL

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

281,628 mi
Last recorded281,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 281,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear structure corroded outside the prescribed area (wheel arch)

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

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

Offside Rear structure corroded outside the prescribed area (wheel arch)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 281,628 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear structure corroded outside the prescribed area (wheel arch)

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

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

Offside Rear structure corroded outside the prescribed area (wheel arch)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 260,428 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 260,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 112,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front inneer wings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill verey rustey

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 112,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front inneer wings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill verey rustey

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,083 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

undercarriage recently re greased

Nearside Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,741 miles

Body corroded

Spring mounting areas and shackle mounts corroded

Steps badly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 92,741 miles

Body corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spring mounting areas and shackle mounts corroded

Steps badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,256 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,255 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 58,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 461,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,762 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 CHL 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 68.4%.

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

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