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AX05 BYO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

234,603 mi
Last recorded234,603 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 234,603 miles

COMP TEST 1) Plate 460 exp 25/05/2015 8pob 2) fire ex p/seat 3) vests/triangle in boot 4) Slight scratching to bodywork and rear bumper.

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 234,596 miles

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

COMP TEST 1) Plate 460 exp 25/05/2015 8pob 2) fire ex p/seat 3) vests/triangle in boot 4) Slight scratching to bodywork and rear bumper.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 194,949 miles

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

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

drivers door step corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 157,971 miles

o/s/r lamp fading

slight discolouring rear number plate

slight power steering oil leak from pump

Fail 15 May 2013 157,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s/r lamp fading

slight discolouring rear number plate

slight power steering oil leak from pump

Pass 17 May 2012 125,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 75,637 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 75,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside sliding door outer handle inop

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,754 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,215 miles

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

o/s/f door check strap come away from body small hole left in a pillar.

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 BYO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX05 BYO, 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 AX05 BYO registered?

AX05 BYO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AX05 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 BYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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