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AY05 WRC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

136,355 mi
Last recorded136,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 136,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 136,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 136,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-side of vehicle under- sealed

Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underneath undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,402 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bodycorreded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 128,637 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 125,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,119 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel housing inner top corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside side sill corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside side sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 118,377 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Fail 13 Dec 2019 117,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2019 111,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,314 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 106,285 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on inside and outside (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,380 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All passenger

Fail 16 Jan 2017 99,380 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All passenger

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,466 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,277 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,727 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s mirror cracked

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis,outriggers,outer sills,inner sills,floors,rear seats,inner front,rear arches,

surface corrosion rear floors,rear wheel arch boxes

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,727 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s mirror cracked

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis,outriggers,outer sills,inner sills,floors,rear seats,inner front,rear arches,

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,155 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,155 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,035 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,580 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,532 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 WRC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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