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AK05 VCT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,177 mi
Last recorded94,177 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VCT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 94,177 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body not fully secure step to floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 94,137 miles

Nearside Rear light /lens is damaged

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 93,923 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 93,325 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks on gear box

Centre bearing on proshaft

Fail 27 May 2016 93,325 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

oil leaks on gear box

Centre bearing on proshaft

Pass 28 May 2015 92,984 miles

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

n/s/r lens has a crack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2015 92,984 miles

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

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

n/s/r lens has a crack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,854 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 86,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,223 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,298 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

slight scoring to windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 48,223 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,464 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VCT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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