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AY55 LGC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer and offside outer sills corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020

Central Exhausted corroded

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

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All so front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Corroded on wheels arch

Nearside Front Front seal corroded

Offside Front Corroded on front wheel arch

Offside Front Front seals corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhausted corroded

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

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All so front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Corroded on wheels arch

Nearside Front Front seal corroded

Offside Front Corroded on front wheel arch

Offside Front Front seals corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 328,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer and o/s outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 310,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

front bumper support bar corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 298,241 miles

Brake pipes at bulkhead behind fuel filter corroded.

Various brake pipes greased.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 279,170 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased

Play in offside track rod end, not considered excessive

Windscreen damage, nearside, less than 40mm.

Windscreen damage, zone A, less than 10mm

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 LGC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

AY55 LGC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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