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AK05 POV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,124 mi
Last recorded140,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 140,124 miles

inner arches weak and corroding

screen cracked at top

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside and sills weak and corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2019 140,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside and sills weak and corroding

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

inner arches weak and corroding

screen cracked at top

Pass 16 May 2018 138,952 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front door step corroded and holed outside of area

Windscreen chipped

Fail 14 May 2018 138,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front door step corroded and holed outside of area

Windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed but not within prescribed area

Offside headlamp broken but secure

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

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

major structural welding repairs carried and and coated with underseal making inspection of repair difficult

rear bump stops missing

vehicle is heavily corroded and holed. not within prescribed areas

Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,651 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch holed but not within prescribed area

Offside headlamp broken but secure

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

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

major structural welding repairs carried and and coated with underseal making inspection of repair difficult

rear bump stops missing

vehicle is heavily corroded and holed. not within prescribed areas

Fail 18 May 2017 135,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

various holes caused by corrosion outside prescribed areas,front of vehicle accident damaged front panel missing.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 135,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front bumper missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear sill corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2015 124,053 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 123,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 113,957 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 103,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 103,905 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,523 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,209 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 POV 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 POV, 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 POV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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