MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
vehicle very corroded in various places underside
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end going around into wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step ,front end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near centre (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near centre (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch behind o/s/rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind rear spring (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights staying on ?? (1.2.1f)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above rear axle nearside (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
vehicle very corroded in various places underside
vehicle corroding in various places
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (seen from underneath) corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch behind n/s rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch /bottom of sill in front of o/s rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger beside spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing in front of shock (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near centre (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in two places at rear of o/s rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
vehicle corroding in various places
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle corroding and getting thin in places underside
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s outer sill at rear end corroding
slight bind on n/s rear brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AU05 VLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AU05 VLJ?
You can check the full history of AU05 VLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AU05 VLJ registered?
AU05 VLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is AU05 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU05 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AU05 VLJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU05 VLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.