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AV05 SYA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 SYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,808 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on the outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,345 miles

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

both sills corroded inner and outer

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,258 miles

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

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

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

both sills corroded inner and outer

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2013 197,999 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 4 Sep 2013 197,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 21 Jun 2013 197,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 188,549 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 17 May 2012 188,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 May 2011 177,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 177,755 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 166,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 166,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 150,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 150,052 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 115,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s of pas rack

Fail 25 Mar 2008 115,296 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s of pas rack

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 SYA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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