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2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 177,024 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x menber (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis all over (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step all over (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front spring hanger all over arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner arches to floor and sill all over (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member and chassis all over (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor all over (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 169,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion NEAR AND OFF SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 163,284 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door step becoming weak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 149,346 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steps/sills corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 149,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front steps/sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,917 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 134,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMITS.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,466 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 118,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,186 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,167 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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AU05 VKW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU05 VKW, 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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AU05 VKW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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