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AV05 SYW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,028 mi
Last recorded95,028 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 95,028 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both headlights misty

Fail 16 Apr 2024 95,028 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both headlights misty

Pass 31 Mar 2023

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail [veiw from under bonnet] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front steps/and both inner and outer sills and both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front inner arch chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner sill sills [behind wheels] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail [veiw from under bonnet] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front steps/and both inner and outer sills and both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 303,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 299,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 299,707 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2020 299,702 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 297,087 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 297,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 295,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 289,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 284,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 284,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 277,016 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 276,998 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 4,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2014 4,293 miles

both front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2013 269,651 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 248,600 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 248,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 May 2010 216,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 216,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 181,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 43,127 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 3 May 2006 43,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

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 SYW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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