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AP05 LHW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

10,088 mi
Last recorded10,088 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 10,088 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has areas of light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 10,088 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading poor (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has areas of light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 8,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 8,310 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 5,616 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top of chassis rail corroding under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2022 5,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of chassis rail corroded marked yellow under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top of chassis rail corroding under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2021 2,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Repair joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper chassis rail in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 476 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sIight corrosion to nearside an offside rear lower 1/4 panels

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,756 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner chassis rail top (engine bay)

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner chassis rail top (engine bay)

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper inner chassis slight corrosion

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,716 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 37,716 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,023 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,058 miles

front discs rusty eff ok

Fail 21 Oct 2010 23,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front discs rusty eff ok

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,874 miles

Front wheel imbalance near limit.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 3,859 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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AP05 LHW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP05 LHW, 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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AP05 LHW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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