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AK05 UUC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,113 mi
Last recorded155,113 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,113 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all wheel arches corroded & offside front wing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong head light bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, 2 places under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, at front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong head light bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear join, coated with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside wing corroded and taped

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,002 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 108,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,881 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill close to rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill close to rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member at rear close to spring shackles (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,606 miles

inner wheel arches and inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,576 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,624 miles

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

corrosion around n/s/inner and outer sills

corrosion around o/s inner and outer sills

Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,621 miles

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

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

corrosion around n/s/inner and outer sills

corrosion around o/s inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,633 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 63,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,604 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,213 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,974 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 29,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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 UUC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver 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 UUC, 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 UUC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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