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AY55 XSE

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,343 mi
Last recorded133,343 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 133,343 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

center prop bearing rubber worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 133,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip worn

center prop bearing rubber worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,611 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to show wear.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wheels have small amount of play when vehicle is jacked at rear.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 90,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear wheels have small amount of play when vehicle is jacked at rear.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 71,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XSE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY55 XSE, 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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What year was AY55 XSE registered?

AY55 XSE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AY55 XSE safe to buy?

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