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AK05 VCU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,344 mi
Last recorded251,344 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 251,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 251,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 245,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 235,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 235,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 226,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 219,100 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 219,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 212,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 204,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 192,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 192,460 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 178,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 162,303 miles

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

slight playboth steering rack ends

Pass 2 Apr 2011 134,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in offside front inner steering arm

Fail 2 Apr 2011 134,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 14 Apr 2010 106,619 miles

both tie rods have slight play

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2009 76,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,431 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VCU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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