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AK05 WBJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2023

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 184,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking point has been welded and heavily covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 184,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking point has been welded and heavily covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking point is been welded and heavily covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking point is been welded and heavily covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 170,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 170,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 170,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 164,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 164,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 157,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Body has slight corrosion both side seales (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 157,907 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Body has slight corrosion both side seales (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 153,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 149,140 miles

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

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 7 May 2014 142,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

front propshaft rubber coupling perished

nearside mirror damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside chassis heavily corroded rear inner at bump stops

offside front roadspring corroded

offside mirror cover missing

offside rear axle sttel brake pipe close to excessively vcorroded and poorly aligned to wheel cylinder

offside seatbelt in poor condition

propshaft centre support worn out

rear floor to inner arch corroded offside

steel brake pipe to offside flexy hose close to excessively corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 142,585 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

front propshaft rubber coupling perished

low effort to nearside park brake

nearside mirror damaged

nearside outer sill corroded

offside and nearside chassis heavily corroded rear inner at bump stops

offside front roadspring corroded

offside mirror cover missing

offside rear axle sttel brake pipe close to excessively vcorroded and poorly aligned to wheel cylinder

offside seatbelt in poor condition

offside track rod end ball joint has close to excessivce play

propshaft centre support worn out

rear floor to inner arch corroded offside

steel brake pipe to offside flexy hose close to excessively corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 129,228 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 129,228 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 115,611 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 100,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,850 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 57,457 miles

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 WBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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