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AV05 SWW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,366 mi
Last recorded172,366 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 172,366 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 172,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s front under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 166,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 157,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 157,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 149,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 149,652 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 139,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 125,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s + p/s sills have surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2012 125,450 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s + p/s sills have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,088 miles

small crack along bottom of windscreen + chip

Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small chip in windscreen

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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AV05 SWW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 AV05 SWW, 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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AV05 SWW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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