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AY05 XAB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed areas

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 72,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,441 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 56,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,633 miles

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

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 XAB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

AY05 XAB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AY05 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 XAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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