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AX05 LVU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,155 mi
Last recorded147,155 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 147,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 141,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 137,907 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

surface rust on chassis but all ok

Fail 19 May 2021 137,907 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure touching wheels (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

surface rust on chassis but all ok

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre3 perished and cracking

Offside Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2019 125,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated half shaft oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% low readings (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Rear perished and cracked

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre3 perished and cracking

Offside Rear both tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 113,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 107,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,795 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 102,795 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,240 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 74,937 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 74,937 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads approx 90%+ worn

no spare wheel

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 LVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 LVU registered?

AX05 LVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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