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AX55 AXU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,188 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,973 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,906 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,004 miles

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

front pads appear low

nsr lamp cracked but not emitting white light

os sill (midway) holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2014 70,004 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

front pads appear low

nsr lamp cracked but not emitting white light

os sill (midway) holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,362 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,362 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,546 miles

tow bar socket cover missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

tow bar socket cover missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,234 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,868 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,178 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,818 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Fail 23 Dec 2008 27,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

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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AX55 AXU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX55 AXU, 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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AX55 AXU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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