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AV05 SYR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,253 mi
Last recorded148,253 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 148,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 248,079 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 248,072 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 235,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside parkbrake slight low effort

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside numberplate lamp deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 211,728 miles

underbody corrosion & repairs

Pass 1 Apr 2014 199,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s and o/s front sills damaged

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 199,656 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s and o/s front sills damaged

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 180,245 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 180,245 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 151,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 151,199 miles

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

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

wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 1 Apr 2011 133,066 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limits

crack lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

o/s rear tyre worn very very close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 133,066 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

crack lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

o/s rear tyre worn very very close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2010 110,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,825 miles

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

both sills damage

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,704 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 SYR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

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

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