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AX05 BYT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,076 mi
Last recorded191,076 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 191,076 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bump stop (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,252 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play float on axle half shaft (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play float on axle half shaft (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 166,810 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightycorroded

prpshaft centre bearing slightly worn

Fail 1 Dec 2014 154,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 154,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 142,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 142,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,102 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 133,102 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 121,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,007 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 116,770 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 116,761 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fluid leaking from drivers rear hub backplate

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,196 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 BYT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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