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AY05 XBJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 111,502 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 111,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 110,837 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,190 miles

Central Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly corroded pipe repaired , no visable leaks (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded and rusty below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 109,188 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front Electronic power steering wiring slightly corroded pipe repaired , no visable leaks (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded and rusty below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 108,888 miles

Offside Front power steering pipe repaired, no visable leaks

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded and rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipe patched no visible leaks or drips

underside corroded and rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perrished

slight play both front steering side arms

underside of vehichal slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perrished

slight play both front steering side arms

underside of vehichal slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,823 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,823 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,087 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section on back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,581 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Fail 12 Oct 2015 98,580 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,112 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,956 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f slightly corroded

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has slits in tread

Fail 19 Jun 2013 93,953 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipe to n/s/f slightly corroded

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has slits in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,436 miles

brake pipe on rear axel slightly corroded

brake pipe to n/s f slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s f slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,435 miles

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

brake pipe on rear axel slightly corroded

brake pipe to n/s f slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s f slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 85,221 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,221 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,122 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 80,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s reverse light was not working on test

Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,113 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 46,170 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,170 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 XBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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