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AK05 UMV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,380 mi
Last recorded188,380 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 188,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 180,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 172,817 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 163,779 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,779 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 157,478 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 157,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 143,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 143,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 130,462 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 121,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 121,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,230 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 UMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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