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AJZ 280

2015 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,643 mi
Last recorded168,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Transit85,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 280
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 168,643 miles

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

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

engine stabiliser weak

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2026 168,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine stabiliser weak

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2025 163,353 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 163,353 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 225,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front ball joint welded to hub carrier no play found

Nearside Rear body repaired and covered in filler

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 225,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working lens black (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front ball joint welded to hub carrier no play found

Nearside Rear body repaired and covered in filler

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 151,604 miles

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

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 151,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 215,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorated-o/s wing mirror slightly damaged and repaired by tape-handbrake lever has slight travel-oil leak-o/s/f cv boot perished-exhaust system corroded-front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r of vehicle damaged-o/s/f shocker damp-n/s/f tyre wearing low-rear brake discs and pads wearing low-rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2023 137,678 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 137,522 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 205,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror slightly damaged-front number plate deteriorated-exhaust corroded-rear brake discs slightly worn-n/s/f tyre worn low and perished-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-oil leak-all tyres worn low and perished-o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,227 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 125,227 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 197,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar likely to become detached n/s/f link boot deteriated- (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly worn-all tyres edges worn low-o/s/f shocker damp-

Pass 7 Jun 2021 113,797 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 113,797 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 188,777 miles

n/s/f/ headlamp slight movement-n/s/f/ link slight play-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-oil leak-o/s/f/ tyre edges worn low-o/s/f/ ball joint boot deteriated-

rear brake pads worn low-exhaust rear box corroded-rear x2 coil springs corroded-engine gearbox mountings deteriated-

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,139 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 85,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,057 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,057 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 171,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r lens damaged-n/s headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2017 160,119 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 160,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 154,716 miles

battery slight movement-under tray cover insecure-spare wheel missing

front plate cracked-o/s wing mirror casing missing

rear service brake passed on limit

x2 front shocker mounting areas corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 154,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery slight movement-under tray cover insecure-spare wheel missing

front plate cracked-o/s wing mirror casing missing

rear service brake passed on limit

x2 front shocker mounting areas corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 145,400 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine management light on-exhaust and mountings corroded-front and rear brakes juddering-rear tyres wearing low-front plate slightly cracked

Fail 27 May 2015 145,400 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on-exhaust and mountings corroded-front and rear brakes juddering-rear tyres wearing low-front plate slightly cracked

Pass 20 May 2013 127,594 miles

passenger door slightly stiff-o/s/f shocker has a minor leak-n/s/f balljoint boot slightly deteriorated-rear tyres on limit

Fail 20 May 2013 127,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door slightly stiff-o/s/f shocker has a minor leak-n/s/f balljoint boot slightly deteriorated-rear tyres on limit

Fail 11 Dec 2012 125,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery flat, both front tyres on limit, n/s/r tyre low pressure, front and rear brake discs corroded, spare wheel holder loose

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,827 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 115,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 94,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

eng management light on dash activated

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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AJZ 280 is a 2015 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2015 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,659 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 AJZ 280, 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 11 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJZ 280 is a 2015 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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