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AY55 XSG

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 145,026 miles

advise corrosion in n/s skin sill not structual advise movement in center prop bearing advise exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 145,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion in n/s skin sill not structual advise movement in center prop bearing advise exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,652 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise noise from wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 132,723 miles

advise slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

advise small chip in screen

Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,872 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,646 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Park brake effort low.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 124,626 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,571 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 111,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,562 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,323 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,680 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 XSG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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