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AY55 XVT

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,003 mi
Last recorded145,003 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 145,003 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,113 miles

rear brakes have uneven application

central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating, not leaking

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

nearside rear park brake lower effort

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating, not leaking

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

nearside rear park brake lower effort

rear brakes have uneven application

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,551 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch metal Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 136,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear within radius of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,051 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,169 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 128,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 126,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

passenger rear seat belt locking mechanism plastic covers missing but still in good working order

Fail 8 Aug 2014 126,357 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

passenger rear seat belt locking mechanism plastic covers missing but still in good working order

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 95,492 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,780 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,509 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 XVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVT, 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 XVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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