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AJ05 ZXV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,959 mi
Last recorded146,959 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ZXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 139,777 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

body has corrosion on wheel aches

both front door steps corroded

lower engine mount has slight play

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 139,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

body has corrosion on wheel aches

both front door steps corroded

lower engine mount has slight play

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/ cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/ cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all four outer wheel arches surface corrosion

n/s outer sill/ step corroded outside area

o/s outer sill/ step corroded outside area

o/s/f inner upper wheel arch corroded outside area

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres outer side walls peryished no cords exposed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,725 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 131,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 May 2014 191,150 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 191,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 165,663 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in o/s front headlight

front wipers smear

Fail 11 May 2013 165,663 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condensation in o/s front headlight

front wipers smear

Pass 13 May 2012 145,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 145,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

n/s and o/s front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 18 May 2011 100,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 100,928 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2011 100,794 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2010 70,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2010 70,981 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 62,592 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZXV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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