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AV55 WSL

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,419 mi
Last recorded198,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 198,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front EGR pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step/sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 197,382 miles

Nearside Rear Corroded REAR Baydon handbrake cable.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail / bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail / bump stop. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 197,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Corroded REAR Baydon handbrake cable.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail / bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail / bump stop. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 195,151 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 193,608 miles

Corroded rear back panel

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 193,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Earthing fault with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Corroded exhaust box outer skin

Corroded rear back panel

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corrosion around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 192,563 miles

Centre exhaust box has slight rattle

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

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

Rear reg plate bulbs dim

Fail 24 Mar 2021 192,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT , 195/70 15c 104/102s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust box has slight rattle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted over bay (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect H4 BULB FITTED OVER BAY (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear reg plate bulbs dim

Pass 30 Mar 2020

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

general under body corrsion

Fail 27 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

general under body corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 187,944 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 186,166 miles

Offside Rear Cross member heavily corroded but sound at present.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 186,134 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Cross member heavily corroded but sound at present.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 183,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion General under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 183,589 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump pipe union (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 181,181 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 181,181 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 176,272 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 176,272 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 171,351 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 164,524 miles

Centre box outer skin corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 164,524 miles

Centre box outer skin corroded.

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

General underbody corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 157,446 miles

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

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 150,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 150,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 124,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,114 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 WSL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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