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AK05 UVE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,743 mi
Last recorded155,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 155,743 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 155,743 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 145,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 145,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 128,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,715 miles

Foot brake anti slip is worn

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer rapper insecure mid exhaust box

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to chassis members

windscreen wiper torn (still clears the screen)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 124,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Foot brake anti slip is worn

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer rapper insecure mid exhaust box

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to chassis members

windscreen wiper torn (still clears the screen)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,681 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 113,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,925 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 UVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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