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AJ55 HXU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,353 mi
Last recorded124,353 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,353 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 124,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear sill corroded but does not seriously effect steering or suspension components

Offside front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Oct 2013 111,761 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 111,761 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HXU, 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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What year was AJ55 HXU registered?

AJ55 HXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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