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AX05 CHZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,233 mi
Last recorded133,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,233 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from cab back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 130,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 125,125 miles

Nearside doorstep corroded

O/S doorstep corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 125,125 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside doorstep corroded

O/S doorstep corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 113,783 miles

Chassis and body corrosion

Nearside body filler in inner wing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 113,783 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside body filler in inner wing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 104,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,850 miles

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

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

both sides front inner sills corroded no in prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2018 87,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both sides front inner sills corroded no in prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 74,537 miles

Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Chassis corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 59,549 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,827 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,420 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,401 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 35,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 34,868 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 33,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,822 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 CHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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