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AY55 XUW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2017

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,905 miles

Offside Front head lamp pattern just I spec

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

engine oil level on min

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp pattern just I spec

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

engine oil level on min

Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,635 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

rust in both front door steps

rust in both sills front end and inner sills

rust in rear X member and n/s/r inner panel

slight play in steering rack near side

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

rust in both front door steps

rust in both sills front end and inner sills

rust in rear X member and n/s/r inner panel

slight play in steering rack near side

Pass 22 Oct 2013 163,842 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

stone chips in screen zones A and B in spec

Fail 5 Oct 2013 163,807 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

n/s mirror glass cracked

parking brake travel long

stone chips in screen in zone B in spec

Pass 10 Oct 2012 157,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 157,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 148,836 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,836 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 130,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,706 miles

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

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 XUW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY55 XUW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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