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AX05 LXS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,769 mi
Last recorded174,769 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 174,769 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 174,769 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working both on front of cab (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d rubbers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 171,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 171,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 167,260 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 167,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 160,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 160,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 152,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Fail 1 Jun 2017 152,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 145,516 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 136,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 205,297 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 195,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 167,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 132,482 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear upper marker lights inoperative.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,129 miles

offside & nearside rear upper marker lamps inoperative

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner ball joint

Fail 5 Jul 2010 105,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside & nearside rear upper marker lamps inoperative

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,233 miles

leak from offside rear hub seal but brake performance ok at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,565 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 LXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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