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AY55 XWE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,417 mi
Last recorded109,417 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 109,417 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both inner sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,921 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,765 miles

chassis/ body /floor deteriorating ,,poor

o/s step corroded away

sills corroded away ,,poor

suspect front brakes worn out

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

suspect front brakes worn out

chassis/ body /floor deteriorating ,,poor

o/s step corroded away

sills corroded away ,,poor

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,431 miles

chassis / floor corroding

engine oil very low

sills corroded away

Fail 2 Oct 2017 79,431 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chassis / floor corroding

engine oil very low

sills corroded away

Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,890 miles

n/s park brake lower than o/s

rear no. plate deteriorated...will need replacing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 71,890 miles

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

n/s park brake lower than o/s

rear no. plate deteriorated...will need replacing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,392 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate damaged ,,rear plate deteriorating/poor

o/s/f tyre near limit

sills deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,686 miles

front tyres worn

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,039 miles

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,383 miles

front brakes worn / will need checking

rear no. plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,383 miles

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

front brakes worn / will need checking

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,414 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 33,571 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,401 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 XWE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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