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AU54 JVC

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 JVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,111 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 79,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front corrosion under the wheel arch

Tipper body chassis corroded but still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,183 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar d bush moderately worn

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Rear axle brake pipe moderately corroded

Offside Rear outer marker lamp lens missing/ shows white light to rear

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

parkbrake cables fouling inner rear wheel rims (repositioned) outer cable sheath worn away

rear of tipper body/flat bed and strengthening members corroded

the lock pin from the tow bar jaws pin is missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,795 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 39,460 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,816 miles

Both sides front brake discs pitted (on inner edge)

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,440 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 23,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,203 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 16,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU54 JVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU54 JVC, 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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AU54 JVC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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