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AJ55 RLO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 164,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 139,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,348 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,292 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured front spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 138,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Rear exhaust box excessively corroded, outer part is coming off.

Fire extinguisher not fully secure inside cab between driver seat back rest and door.

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both chassis legs getting corroded on top part near engine support bar fixations. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Control arms, anti roll bar link, shock absorbers and springs are also superficially corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported The clip under chassis leg is broken. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

On odometer the digits are not clear.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both corners underneed are getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear, slightly near fixation screws. (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,798 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight, from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear exhaust box excessively corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 138,798 miles

Central Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Step platform. The step structure is also getting weakened due corrosion. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting The sill under the side door. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting The part of sill under the driver door. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Rear exhaust box excessively corroded.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top part of "A" pillar with superficial corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,016 miles

battery light on not charging

Fail 3 Jan 2018 130,015 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear all pipes are badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both are corroded (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near step (6.1.B.2)

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

side load door doesn't open

Pass 6 Jan 2017

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 128,408 miles

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

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

centre box outer skin

Fail 4 Jan 2016 128,408 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre box outer skin

Fail 14 Jan 2015 126,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 123,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 117,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,670 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 RLO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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