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AY55 LBE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 48,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 45,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017
Pass 8 Sep 2016

Offside marker lamps inoperative

direction indicators flash at a quick rate,not more than 120 a minute

Fail 8 Sep 2016

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside marker lamps inoperative

direction indicators flash at a quick rate,not more than 120 a minute

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,531 miles

Offside side marker lights not working

Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,244 miles

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

high level stop light inop

rear outer tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,136 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,156 miles

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 1 Oct 2010 11,797 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 1 Oct 2010 11,797 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,069 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 8,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,838 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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AY55 LBE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AY55 LBE, 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 AY55 LBE registered?

AY55 LBE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is AY55 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 LBE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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