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AK05 CWO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 106,229 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front corrosion in nsf wheel arch through to engine bay

Nearside Front step corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing corrosion on mounting bracket

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front step corrosion

Offside Rear bump stop not mounted correctly and corrosion on mounting

Offside Rear corrosion in osf wheel arch through to engine bay, where the air filter mounts

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 106,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front corrosion in nsf wheel arch through to engine bay

Nearside Front step corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing corrosion on mounting bracket

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front step corrosion

Offside Rear bump stop not mounted correctly and corrosion on mounting

Offside Rear corrosion in osf wheel arch through to engine bay, where the air filter mounts

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside mirror back missing and has sharp edges

both steps have corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet will not open

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet will not open

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner seel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in both inner track rods

power steering fluid resivour part insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,302 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch behined engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud gard insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole were mud flap should be mounted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner seel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in both inner track rods

power steering fluid resivour part insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,792 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 100,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,928 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,888 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,771 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 81,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,058 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 80,058 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 148,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AK05 CWO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AK05 CWO, 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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AK05 CWO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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