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AV05 YRS

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,018 mi
Last recorded203,018 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 203,018 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 199,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 194,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 185,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,509 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner/Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner/Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 157,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 71,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,286 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,164 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,573 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 18,526 miles

N/S Wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,526 miles

N/S Wing mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 6 May 2009 15,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2009 15,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 10,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2008 10,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YRS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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