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AY05 HWK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,961 mi
Last recorded161,961 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HWK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 161,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 161,957 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis top under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 159,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 159,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 154,800 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 154,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,056 miles

fuel tank breather hose perished

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front tyre perished

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2017 151,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,289 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 147,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

crack in screen o/s not affecting view

n/s front bumper insecure but not likely to fail

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s and n/s front top markers out

o/s rear marker out

o/s side marker out

Fail 13 Jul 2015 147,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in screen o/s not affecting view

n/s front bumper insecure but not likely to fail

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s and n/s front top markers out

o/s rear marker out

o/s side marker out

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting broken away from carrier

Pass 10 Jul 2014 144,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked in offside lower corner

Fail 7 Jul 2014 144,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked in offside lower corner

Pass 16 May 2013 138,601 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 138,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

intercooler pipe split

nearside rear hub seal leak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,478 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 May 2011 128,945 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside and offside mirrors cracked

nearside handbrake cable very close to tyre wall

offside inner tyre underinflated

Pass 20 May 2011 128,945 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside mirrors cracked

nearside handbrake cable very close to tyre wall

offside inner tyre underinflated

Pass 19 May 2010 120,505 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside mirrors cracked

offside rear inner tyre underinflated

Pass 14 May 2009 104,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,690 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 HWK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 HWK, 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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AY05 HWK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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