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AV05 SXL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,779 mi
Last recorded87,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,779 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of understep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 87,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of understep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 76,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,688 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mounting through floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear, offside rear and offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 13 Dec 2016 66,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 65,156 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 65,156 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Towbar component insecure towball (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 62,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,603 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 57,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,232 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rear suspension bump stop detatched

Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,203 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,858 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 SXL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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