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AX54 PWL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

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

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 177,367 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front steps have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 177,367 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front steps have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 172,603 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,727 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 167,724 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking filler neck and bottom of tank has fuel all over (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner door step/inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill/door step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 71,454 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 71,454 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing 2nd row ist seat on right (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 167,250 miles

rear chassis legs corroded

sills corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front lower arm bushes cracked

n/s 3rd row seat belt buckle missing

o/s step and inner sill corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2017 163,094 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 158,256 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly cracked

front road springs corroded

fuel tank vent split

n/s/f lower arm bush de bonding

o/s half shaft seal leaking

oil leak from engine

slight play o/s inner rack end

trans tail housing leaking

Pass 5 May 2015 153,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2014 147,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,204 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 142,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 128,867 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

air con pipes not secure at front lower engine

gear box out put end to prop leaking oil

oil leak no 3 injeactor

seat has excessive movement on seat frame n/s front suspect weld on front cross member to height adjust rail

signs of water leak dripping off air con pump suspect water pump

trip hazard floor covering in side by side door n/s

tyre wear indicates front tracking out

oil leak engine

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,641 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre centre tred but not deep enough to expose cord

n/s b piller fractured around door catch

Fail 2 Dec 2009 100,640 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

cut in o/s/f tyre centre tred but not deep enough to expose cord

n/s b piller fractured around door catch

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,709 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 72,709 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of another road user (6.4.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

clutch pedel rubber split

first aud kit missing

interior lights not working

n/s/front tyre worn unevenly outside edge recommend tracking

wiper blade leaving lines

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,044 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 61,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

life hammer missing

oil leak vaccum pump/gasket badly

rear wiper blades need changing

Oil leak

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 PWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AX54 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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