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AJ55 HYP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,633 mi
Last recorded164,633 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 164,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 164,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 157,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 152,767 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 152,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow near top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow front and back of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow front and back of spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

both front tyres are @ 2.5mm

Fail 3 Feb 2017 149,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

both front tyres are @ 2.5mm

Pass 15 Jan 2016 141,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 141,947 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 133,899 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 133,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 114,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,307 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 104,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,089 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 92,089 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 78,201 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,514 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,510 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HYP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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