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AJ55 RKZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,544 mi
Last recorded184,544 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 184,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 181,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2016 181,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure joint (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside center of inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 172,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 162,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 162,881 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 150,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 147,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 147,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 119,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,961 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s wing

Fail 5 Dec 2008 69,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise van heavily loaded offside rear tested as presented

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,577 miles

advise van heavily loaded offside rear tested as presented

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 RKZ 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 64.3%.

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 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 AJ55 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

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

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