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AY05 XAW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,329 mi
Last recorded167,329 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2018 167,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded throughout (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested too much smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quatre (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill complete (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arches both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre to rear chassis centre of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine / gearbox ()

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 158,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 142,572 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2015 142,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Jul 2014 131,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 131,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,244 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,006 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,036 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 XAW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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