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AK05 YXX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

247,749 mi
Last recorded247,749 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 247,749 miles

Offside Front inner wing very thin in places

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 247,749 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing very thin in places

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 217,881 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlamp flickering , reflector possibly insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear arch and valance have areas of corrosion , nearside rear inner holed but not excessive at time of test

sills repaired panels spot welded in place , not in prescribed areas, nearside rear inner sill poorly repaired

Fail 30 Mar 2017 217,881 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps affected (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' card carrier and air freshner (8.3.1e)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlamp flickering , reflector possibly insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear arch and valance have areas of corrosion , nearside rear inner holed but not excessive at time of test

sills repaired panels spot welded in place , not in prescribed areas, nearside rear inner sill poorly repaired

Fail 20 Oct 2016 217,874 miles

Emissions not tested noise engine (7.4.B.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/15c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 192,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 175,023 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 175,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YXX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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