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AJ55 VDN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

309,773 mi
Last recorded309,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VDN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 309,773 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 309,771 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both side inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 302,660 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 296,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 270,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 248,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 222,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 176,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 139,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear lower cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,606 miles

fluid around the steering rack

front bnrake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 133,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fluid around the steering rack

front bnrake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,673 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

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 VDN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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