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AK05 RPU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,281 mi
Last recorded150,281 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 150,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 136,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 136,527 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advance corrision to nsr and osr chassis rails

excess corrision to nsf step

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,415 miles

Nearside rear tyre cuts on sidewall

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 120,415 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cuts on sidewall

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,230 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 94,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

battery warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,066 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,090 miles

1.front wiper blades slight6ly smeary. 2.offside rear tyre side walls perishing.

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,667 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 56,662 miles

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

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 RPU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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