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AY55 XTA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,017 mi
Last recorded166,017 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 166,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 152,867 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 15,281 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 139,928 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)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 139,928 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 139,910 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 135,552 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 132,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim 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 far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 113,704 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,464 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 90,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from N/S rear Hub

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,146 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,228 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 XTA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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