MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (2.4.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.B.1a)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (2.4.B.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight scoring to screen
Both wiper blades split.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both wiper blades split.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 XTU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?
AY55 XTU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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