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AX54 PVW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 PVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 86,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Fail 14 May 2025 86,489 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and inner sill backing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,302 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 75,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,986 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front end bumper mount damaged

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside 1st side marker lamp u/s

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight hub seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker light damaged

Nearside wiper blade just meets requirement

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 62,135 miles

Nearside Rear Body component insecure back drop side panel lock/catch u/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Clutch pedal rubber us

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure Damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,378 miles

Nearside Rear hub weep

Nearside Rear marker light inop,n/s rear side marker damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Nearside wiper blade damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s and o/s park brake rear cable outer casings deteriated

Fail 18 Jan 2017 54,378 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear hub weep

Nearside Rear marker light inop,n/s rear side marker damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Nearside wiper blade damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber split

n/s and o/s park brake rear cable outer casings deteriated

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,899 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side marker light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,899 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side marker light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s park brake cables have scuffed on wheels

rear n/s wing split

Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,401 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s park brake cables have scuffed on wheels

rear n/s wing split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,663 miles

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

viscous coupling worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,056 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,850 miles

advise; o/s rack end VERY worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,573 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,309 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 PVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AX54 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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