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AY55 XSO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XSO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded And Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 71,292 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Inner Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Corroded And Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,311 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

both inner sills corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

damage to front bumper

exhaust system in poor condition (strong advisory )

fuel filter corroded

parking brake adjuster in poor condition

service brake has a slight imbalance just within requirements

Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack within drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front inner arch area corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

both inner sills corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

damage to front bumper

exhaust system in poor condition (strong advisory )

fuel filter corroded

service brake has a slight imbalance just within requirements

Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,377 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front inner sill holed just outside the prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition and has various cuts throughout tread

Offside Front corroded on inner sill

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

Rear chassis area holed and corroded just outside prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated

crack in front screen just outside drivers view

exhaust system in very poor condition

fuel filter rusty

parking brake only just met the pass criteria

service warning light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,519 miles

chassis corroded along front and rear sill areas

crack in front screen outside drivers view

exhaust system corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2018 49,519 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

chassis corroded along front and rear sill areas

crack in front screen outside drivers view

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,593 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15c (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,910 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 28,910 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,328 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,328 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 27,341 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 26,645 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake warning light inoperative.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,204 miles

Drivers wiper blade judders over lower part of windscreen.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis cross member has surface rust.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,204 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Drivers wiper blade judders over lower part of windscreen.

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,229 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 24,229 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,677 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 XSO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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