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AY05 LSU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,478 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,143 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,023 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 118,023 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,602 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,707 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 108,707 miles

Offside Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,513 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,202 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 55,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,353 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LSU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

AY05 LSU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AY05 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LSU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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