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AJ05 CLO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023

UNDER BODY VERY RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

Fail 6 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER BODY VERY RUSTY BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,824 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroded at bump stops and body mountings

Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear chassis corroded at bump stops and body mountings

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,104 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front inner wings/chassis corroded inside engine bay. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deterioated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot partly insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop slightly insecure.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underside places corroded but not cosidered excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,175 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osr bump stop missing

Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mounting / not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osr bump stop missing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,109 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 77,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,790 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides bottom ball joints have slight play in them. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed area.

o/s front inner wing corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2018 69,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill holed due to corrosion. Not in a percribed area

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

Offside front inner wing corroded, outside percribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear corners and rear crossmember, (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,910 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 50,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,506 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,506 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,507 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 29,507 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,630 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CLO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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