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AX05 MKL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,985 mi
Last recorded94,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,985 miles

n/s and o/s cab sills slightly corroded

tipper bed and frame has corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 94,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,579 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corrosion points present

Offside Front Inner and outer seal corrosion points present

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

Rear back box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,579 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear d-clamp bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corrosion points present

Offside Front Inner and outer seal corrosion points present

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,027 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Both side seal slight corrosion but not weakening vehicle structure

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak but not excessive

Prop shaft carrier bearing worn

Rear D-clamp bushes worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 77,725 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 77,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,214 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,214 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,400 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 78,843 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,642 miles

both front suspension bushes splitting

brake pipes to both front wheels and along chassis to rear corroding

rear outer tyres at 1.6mm

Fail 29 Jul 2008 51,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front suspension bushes splitting

brake pipes to both front wheels and along chassis to rear corroding

rear outer tyres at 1.6mm

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 MKL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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