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AK05 PCU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2019 144,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mounting point inner sill . rear cross member.out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting point.inner sill.cross member.out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 134,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 126,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 105,947 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

corrosion holes in both sides outer sills but outside prescribed areas

l/h rear tyre has a cut but no cords showing at present

Fail 16 Jul 2014 105,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

corrosion holes in both sides outer sills but outside prescribed areas

l/h rear tyre has a cut but no cords showing at present

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides rear of outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2013 99,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides rear of outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Apr 2012 83,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged on r/h side but not severely restricting vision of the road

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,853 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen damaged on r/h side but not severely restricting vision of the road

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,316 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,442 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 50,442 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,767 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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AK05 PCU 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 58.8%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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