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AK05 WCL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,679 mi
Last recorded188,679 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 188,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 187,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight play in offside front rack end joint

Pass 28 Apr 2012 161,640 miles

both front floorpans corrosion growth

front brake pads worn low

rear crossmember corrosion growth

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer outer shield loose

slight play in offside front rack end joint

slight wear in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 132,845 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2011 132,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2010 108,189 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 108,189 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,291 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,291 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 64,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,489 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 WCL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WCL, 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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What year was AK05 WCL registered?

AK05 WCL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AK05 WCL safe to buy?

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