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AJ55 HVX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,093 mi
Last recorded161,093 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 161,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak [BAD]

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 19 Jan 2018 154,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 154,776 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rusted front and rear (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 142,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,294 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell/box section (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid and rear inner sill section (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 142,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 128,854 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield damaged

spare tyre missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2014 128,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield damaged

spare tyre missing at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2012 123,624 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 119,040 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

no spare wheel at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2011 119,040 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

no spare wheel at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2010 115,638 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Nov 2009 107,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,826 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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AJ55 HVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AJ55 HVX, 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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AJ55 HVX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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