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AV55 YRL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,071 mi
Last recorded195,071 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 195,071 miles

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

No smoke detected.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 193,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 192,729 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 192,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 189,026 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 189,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 174,578 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Dec 2010 148,898 miles

play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,941 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 77,491 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front pads 75% worn

Water pipe under F.I.P swollen

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 YRL 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 72.7%.

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 AV55 YRL, 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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What year was AV55 YRL registered?

AV55 YRL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AV55 YRL safe to buy?

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