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AK05 UTN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner wheel arches

both sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 176,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction cracked mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RUSTY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 174,115 miles

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

Fail 5 Aug 2017 174,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. IS A 195/70R15c SHOULD BE A 215/65R15c (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING ?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 163,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 163,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 149,253 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 149,243 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 138,935 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 121,497 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 121,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,151 miles

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

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

discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,210 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 108,210 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,183 miles

nearside door mirror slightly cracked

scratches on windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,689 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 UTN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue 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 UTN, 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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What year was AK05 UTN registered?

AK05 UTN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is AK05 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 UTN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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