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AP54 MBV

2005 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,304 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,125 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 97,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,059 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure rubber mount detatched (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,061 miles

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

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,430 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 56,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,006 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,007 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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AP54 MBV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AP54 MBV, 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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AP54 MBV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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