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AV55 CVM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,557 mi
Last recorded157,557 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 CVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 157,557 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,251 miles

engine has oil leaks

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

near side and off side outer sills corroding

near side and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side front wheel rim has slight damage

underside of vehicle has onset of corosion

Fail 30 Sep 2013 152,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

near side and off side outer sills corroding

near side and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side front wheel rim has slight damage

underside of vehicle has onset of corosion

Fail 24 Sep 2012 136,847 miles

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

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

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

off side and near side front to rear brakr pipes starting to corrode

off side and near side outer sills corroding

off side rear and near side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side rear wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 136,847 miles

near side front brake pipe starting to corrode

off side and near side front to rear brakr pipes starting to corrode

off side and near side outer sills corroding

off side rear and near side rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side rear wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,707 miles

exhaust rusting

front grille broken

front to rear and rear brake pipes and nearside front brake pipes starting to rust

nearside mirror backing missing

pedal rubbers wearing

slight bind on offside rear brake

sump rusting

underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 26 Sep 2011 121,693 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

exhaust rusting

front grille broken

front to rear and rear brake pipes and nearside front brake pipes starting to rust

nearside mirror backing missing

pedal rubbers wearing

slight bind on offside rear brake

sump rusting

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,535 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust deteriorating

front springs rusty

slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 3 Oct 2009 84,984 miles

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,877 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,293 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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AV55 CVM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV55 CVM, 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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AV55 CVM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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