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AV05 SXE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front inner wing areas rusty

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside outer sills and door step rusty

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside outer sills and door step rusty

clutch and brake pedel rubbers worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,305 miles

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,766 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch and brake pedel rubbers worn

slight rusting on o/s front inner chassis leg

Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch and brake pedel rubbers worn

slight rusting on o/s front inner chassis leg

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,414 miles

rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,886 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,886 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,447 miles

chip in screen and n/s mirrior repaired

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,458 miles

slight damage to both mirrriors

Fail 12 Mar 2012

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,634 miles

slight damage to n/s mirrior

slight damage to o/s and n/s rear lamps

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,897 miles

n/s mirror damaged but ok

n/s/r tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,829 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,419 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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AV05 SXE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SXE, 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 AV05 SXE registered?

AV05 SXE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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