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AP54 SMV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,155 mi
Last recorded61,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,155 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 61,155 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,990 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 58,990 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 56,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,505 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 50,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,557 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 47,481 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s rear chassis & outer panels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted o/s & n/s rear inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,155 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,708 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,708 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,104 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2010 21,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,516 miles

n/s door mirror back missing, advise replacement

Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,467 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 12,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AP54 SMV, 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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What year was AP54 SMV registered?

AP54 SMV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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