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AV05 UPY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,068 mi
Last recorded148,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 148,068 miles

Both front inner wing, behind headlight corroded

Bumper insecure nearside front

Bumper insecure offside front

Front crossmember/radiator support excessively corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit & tyre valve perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing (requires immediate attention)

Power steering pump drive system defective (Auxillary belt severly perished)

Rear bumper missing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 148,068 miles

Both front inner wing, behind headlight corroded

Bumper insecure nearside front

Bumper insecure offside front

Front crossmember/radiator support excessively corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit & tyre valve perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing (requires immediate attention)

Power steering pump drive system defective (Auxillary belt severly perished)

Rear bumper missing

Fail 20 Sep 2017 148,063 miles

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

Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated Cracked & deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported All pipes from ABS pump (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch, subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear most inner sill, behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Fouling chasis leg (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective Auxillary drive belt severely perished (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front inner wing, behind headlights, Corroded & holed

Front crossmember /radiator support excessively corroded

Hole OSF Inner sill - Not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All 3 bushes (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement All 3 bushes (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner, behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit & tyre valve perished (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing Requires immediate attention ()

Rear bumper missing

Fail 30 Aug 2017 147,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front bumper corners loose

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both mirror covers missing

Both sills corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front ABS pump loose/insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper missing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Bumper missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle body work damaged and in poor condition

Windscreen has stone chips in zone 'B'

Wiper blades in poor condition

Play in propshaft centre bearing Both ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 140,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion and damage on o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner sills/ steps holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both steering arms

Play in propshaft centre bearing both centre rubbers unbonded ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 140,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion and damage on o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner sills/ steps holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both steering arms

Play in propshaft centre bearing both centre rubbers unbonded ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 140,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe at centre of vehicle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion and damage (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner sills/steps corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre of sill holed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing both centre rubbers unbonded ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,825 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

nearside door step corroding

oil leak from vacuume pump above the water pump

Fail 17 Jul 2015 132,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside door step corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 126,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2014 126,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 76,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,216 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 104,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 74,956 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UPY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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