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AY55 XVM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,819 mi
Last recorded151,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 151,819 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 151,819 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 143,846 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 143,846 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure removed towing hitch (6.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 136,412 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 136,384 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering BY REAR SPRING HANGER (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 130,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 179,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 153,760 miles

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

Oil leak

uneven inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2012 153,746 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

n/s/r drum has signs of poss leak.

uneven inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2011 139,579 miles

general signs of age and wear

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 139,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general signs of age and wear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 119,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,230 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008
Fail 29 Sep 2008

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

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

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 XVM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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