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AY55 LDD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025

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

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2025

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2021

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 64,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,024 miles

High level stop light inoperative

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,815 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 51,815 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,746 miles

N/S HEADLAMP MISTED

WINDOWSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE BUT LESS THAN 100MM WITHIN ZONE A

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlamp misted

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlamp misted

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 41,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,140 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LDD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY55 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

AY55 LDD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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