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AJ55 RKA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,258 mi
Last recorded135,258 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 135,258 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion build up underneath

Fail 4 May 2020 135,258 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion build up underneath

Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,816 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 111,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,825 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,912 miles

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,968 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,307 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,382 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,140 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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AJ55 RKA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ55 RKA, 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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AJ55 RKA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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