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AY05 DBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,629 mi
Last recorded17,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 17,629 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 17,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 17,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 16,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 15,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,512 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 13,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 10,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,648 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 9,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 9,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,461 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,407 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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AY05 DBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AY05 DBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 DBU registered?

AY05 DBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is AY05 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 DBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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