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AY55 XSF

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear chassis members heavily corroded above axle.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear chassis members heavily corroded above axle

both steps/inner sills corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2022

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear chassis members heavily corroded above axle

both steps/inner sills corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021

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

both rear chassis members corroded above axle

both steps/inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear chassis members corroded above axle

both steps/inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 132,660 miles

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

corrosion/holes to both steps/inner sills

offside rear lamp damaged and held together with tape

Fail 6 Feb 2020 132,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion/holes to both steps/inner sills

Pass 5 Feb 2019

underbody corrosion/holes, various places

Pass 30 Jan 2018

Nearside step box corrosion

Offside Rear side marker inop

Offside Rear side marker inop

Offside step box corroision

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear exhaust mount rubber u/s. exhaust secure

Rear silencer outer skin removed

Fail 24 Jan 2018

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour orange (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped engine compartment. pipe rubbing on insecure heater hoses/valve (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear side marker inop

Offside Rear side marker inop

Nearside step box corrosion

Offside step box corroision

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear exhaust mount rubber u/s. exhaust secure

Rear silencer outer skin removed

Pass 13 Jan 2017

Both rear spring bump stops missing.

Floor partially rotten under drivers step.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres worn on inner edge.

O/S rear most side marker inoperative.

Rear most exhaust rubber mount in poor condition but does hold exhaust securely.

Pass 19 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn passenger visor broken rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 11 Dec 2013 97,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip worn

ofsr exhaust rubber worn

passemger visor slighty roken

Pass 29 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,327 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,167 miles

off side mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,167 miles

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

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

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

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,128 miles

fanbelt squeal

play in steering rack

slight end float in rear axle

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 XSF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XSF, 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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AY55 XSF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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