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AV55 ZYX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with rubber sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both silancers outter skin corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 133,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing side marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side marker light (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with rubber sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both silancers outter skin corrded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,887 miles

Chassis crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Tipper body not fitted at time of test.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 121,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Tipper body not fitted at time of test.

Pass 25 May 2016 106,294 miles

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

door steps been repaired fron inside

exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 23 May 2016 106,287 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie behind cab (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fowling tyres (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

door steps been repaired fron inside

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 27 May 2015 98,712 miles

advise outer casing rusted

advise pickup been welded and heavely under sealed

Fail 14 May 2015 98,647 miles

Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

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

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

advise outer casing rusted

Pass 22 May 2014 94,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

advise tipper out riggers badly [rusted]

Pass 22 May 2013 88,811 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise exhaust outer rusted

Fail 13 May 2013 88,649 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise exhaust outer rusted

Pass 19 May 2012 84,166 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes greased

Fail 18 May 2012 84,166 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 24 May 2011 79,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,162 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,162 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,974 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZYX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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