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AJ55 OBM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 129,753 miles

Offside headlamp deteriorating

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,739 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking in engine bay (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp deteriorating

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

slight movement in offside front seat

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,366 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight damage offside rear lamp lens

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing

difficult to open bonnet

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight damage offside rear lamp lens

slight play nearside inner steering rack joint

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing and brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside parking brake low for vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,991 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside parking brake low for vehicle recommend attention

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

both sides front brake discs wearing

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside parking brake low for vehicle

nearside rear service brake low for vehicle

offside wiper blade poor fit

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 43,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades poor

nearside rear tyre cut inner side wall

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,648 miles

front wiper blades poor

nearside rear tyre cut inner side wall

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

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 OBM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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