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AK05 PHO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,148 mi
Last recorded156,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 142,470 miles

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

outer skin of the exhaust centre box deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2016 142,470 miles

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

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

outer skin of the exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 130,191 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 19 May 2014 119,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 107,311 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 107,311 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 96,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 67,615 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 67,512 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,575 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 37,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PHO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 AK05 PHO, 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 PHO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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