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AU05 LPY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

219,390 mi
Last recorded219,390 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 219,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 211,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 204,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 197,148 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 189,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 180,768 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 171,304 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 159,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,840 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 148,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

inner rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 138,277 miles

front springs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,115 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 96,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,237 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,109 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 79,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AU05 LPY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 AU05 LPY, 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 AU05 LPY registered?

AU05 LPY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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