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AX05 FRT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,323 mi
Last recorded155,323 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 140,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 121,187 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 121,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,554 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/side door handle missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 110,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/side door handle missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 92,577 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 FRT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

AX05 FRT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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