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AX54 LUE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,578 mi
Last recorded214,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 214,578 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 209,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor ripped (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fresh under-sil applied

Pass 28 Jun 2019 206,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 206,652 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing & front suspention components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 200,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 199,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 192,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 189,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 177,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 165,493 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 165,423 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 149,257 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 10 Nov 2011 149,160 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 28 Oct 2010 129,491 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 129,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,362 miles

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 105,444 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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AX54 LUE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX54 LUE, 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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AX54 LUE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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