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AX05 BYM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,536 mi
Last recorded169,536 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 169,536 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside and nearside cab steps corroded

offside engine mounting area corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 166,669 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front doorstep corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 166,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front doorstep corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

extensive surface corrosion throughout under side some advanced

Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 118,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 118,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,717 miles

front brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,541 miles

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

all tyres have cuts in tread.

both front lower arm rear bushes split/cracked.

both front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f seat belts slightly corroded.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

slight corrosion near n/s/f seat mount.

slight oil leak from front of the engine.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 102,541 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

all tyres have cuts in tread.

both front lower arm rear bushes split/cracked.

both front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f & o/s/f seat belts slightly corroded.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

slight corrosion near n/s/f seat mount.

slight oil leak from front of the engine.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Jun 2010 83,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriating

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,291 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriating

Fail 20 May 2009 69,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,199 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 56,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,218 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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AX05 BYM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AX05 BYM, 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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AX05 BYM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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