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AX54 VTM

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,228 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,303 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,124 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 74,124 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

coolant low

end float in rear axle n/s/ and o/s

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,850 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

replace wiper blades soon

Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

replace wiper blades soon

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,876 miles

End float in back axle on the nearside and offside

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

Front discs worn

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

Oil leak

remove front wheels to check the condition of the brake pads suspected low

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,871 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red showing white light lens has an hole in it (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

End float in back axle on the nearside and offside

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

Front discs worn

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

Oil leak

remove front wheels to check the condition of the brake pads suspected low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,947 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,746 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,074 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,074 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,835 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,472 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WORN ON EDGES

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,538 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 VTM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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