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AJ55 RKU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,570 mi
Last recorded157,570 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,570 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 152,076 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 145,541 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis underneath vehicle corroded both side

o/s front inner sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 136,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 120,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,508 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 110,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,016 miles

slight wear both front brake disces

Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,016 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight wear both front brake disces

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,064 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,695 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 RKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ55 RKU, 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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What year was AJ55 RKU registered?

AJ55 RKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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