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AX54 LUW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,267 mi
Last recorded150,267 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 150,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 150,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside headlamp has water in it

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

tipper body subframe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,486 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,658 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 28,130 miles

nsf ~ osf discs slightly corroded on the inner facing side

Pass 15 Jan 2011 23,623 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 18,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 10,475 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 LUW 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 85.7%.

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 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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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