CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY55 XUG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,363 mi
Last recorded102,363 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded in places but sound at time of test.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded in places but sound at time of test.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,000 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 95,986 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH INNER STEP AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDES CHASSIS RAILS, INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SPRING MOUNTING AREA. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member and side members. (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,853 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

front chassis rails rusty

slight play o/s steering rod

wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,663 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

slight play o/s steering rod

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,663 miles

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

slight play o/s steering rod

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,189 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s o/s inner sills excesivly corroded and holed

n/s outer sill corroded and holed

n/s rear of rear spring mounting point corroded

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,714 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front rim bent

Fail 7 Sep 2009 38,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front rim bent

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY55 XUG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY55 XUG?

You can check the full history of AY55 XUG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY55 XUG registered?

AY55 XUG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AY55 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XUG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY55 XUG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY55 XUG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.