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AK05 YSM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,575 mi
Last recorded146,575 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 146,575 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch below head light (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount to cross member x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member to inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch below head light (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch to inner sill below a post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear x member to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount x member to inner sill area \ (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member to inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arch to inner sill to outer sill below a post (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,222 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 145,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area below rear door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill area at door step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 143,049 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 143,049 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 139,479 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play sterring arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch by step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,184 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 130,867 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,867 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,199 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,306 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 109,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 109,940 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,751 miles

1.Nearside rear sill damaged. 2.brake pedal rubber split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,753 miles

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 YSM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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