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AX55 BVU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,451 mi
Last recorded139,451 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 139,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops corroded worn

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 139,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops corroded worn

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2016 128,079 miles

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

Offside Front chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,959 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, outer metal layer coming off

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 121,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, outer metal layer coming off

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre has slight run out

Fail 14 Jan 2014 112,932 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre has slight run out

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,195 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,405 miles

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

flatspot in tread of n/s rear tyre.

n/s outer sill distorted front and rear.

n/s wiper operation poor.

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on extreme inner edge.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,390 miles

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

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

flatspot in tread of n/s rear tyre.

n/s outer sill distorted front and rear.

n/s wiper operation poor.

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on extreme inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2010 90,712 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 77,128 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,425 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 53,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX55 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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