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AJ55 OBT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,373 mi
Last recorded194,373 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 194,373 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 194,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 190,372 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody and brake pipes coverd in underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2023 190,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody and brake pipes coverd in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2022 190,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 190,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 190,091 miles

underside corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 187,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 144,383 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 144,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 126,697 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,693 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,505 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,717 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,717 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,655 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 OBT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

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

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