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AY55 XVJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 133,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Wing rusty.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 133,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Wing rusty.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,636 miles

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

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arches but not within 30cm of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 125,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail as marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arches but not within 30cm of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,183 miles

Central Mid exhaust box skin detached.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre as cut in sidewall, but not showing cords.

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 116,183 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Mid exhaust box skin detached.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre as cut in sidewall, but not showing cords.

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 105,396 miles

Both exhaust silencers outer skin in poor condition

Front screen damaged but not in drivers view

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 105,392 miles

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

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

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

Both exhaust silencers outer skin in poor condition

Front screen damaged but not in drivers view

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,445 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,441 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,365 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,567 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 57,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,260 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 49,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,058 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 43,058 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,381 miles

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

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)

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 XVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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