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AK05 PDV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,735 mi
Last recorded163,735 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 163,735 miles

crack in screen

n/s floor and boot floor very rusty

n/s rear sill very rusty

rear inner arches very rusty

Fail 2 May 2014 163,585 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

crack in screen

n/s floor and boot floor very rusty

n/s rear sill very rusty

rear inner arches very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2013 146,604 miles

sill n/s rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2013 146,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill n/s rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2012 134,912 miles

slight play to both rack ends.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 134,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front pads low.

slight play to both rack ends.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 122,945 miles

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 116,139 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 116,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 97,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 97,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 76,068 miles

wiper blades p[oor

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slight uneaven wear

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 PDV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AK05 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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