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AJ05 ZWB

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,001 mi
Last recorded197,001 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 197,001 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal under all body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 186,046 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2021 257,990 miles

Undebody has been undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2019 254,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces advise changing when pads changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner and outer sills/chassis sections/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 254,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped no fumes coming from tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 249,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

NS step corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Wings corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 245,944 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 245,753 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 231,614 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 216,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 216,665 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 201,293 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 185,960 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 185,960 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 170,405 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.end float in rear wheel bearings 3.slight play in rear propshaft centre bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 158,288 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 146,284 miles

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2009 134,559 miles

1.wear on front brake discs 2.slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,567 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 ZWB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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