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AY55 XVC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,330 mi
Last recorded47,330 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 147,270 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by side loading door. sill insecure (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1957015c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill just behind cab by outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion evereywhere (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under bonnet by os engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both osf and nsf middle to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion dog leg at front of step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm 1957015c

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,762 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and steel wheel damaged

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

front tubeless valves perished

oil leak

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2017 138,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front tubeless valves perished

oil leak

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 131,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 131,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 118,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,404 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 94,025 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,218 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,090 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,503 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall not down to ply cord

Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall not down to ply cord

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,680 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 XVC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

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

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