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AK55 EMJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,026 mi
Last recorded183,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 183,026 miles

both sides inner corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 182,704 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 182,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 181,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 180,465 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 14 Jun 2022 179,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

rear axle half shafts have slight in out movement

Fail 14 Jun 2022 179,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

rear axle half shafts have slight in out movement

Pass 16 Jun 2021 178,244 miles

Central Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Movement In And Out On Rear Axles

Fail 15 Jun 2021 178,218 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Movement In And Out On Rear Axles

Pass 22 Jun 2020 177,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel bearings have more side thrust than normal

long parking brake travel

Fail 15 Jun 2020 177,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wheel bearings have more side thrust than normal

long parking brake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2019 172,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake has a bit of travel

Pass 23 Jun 2017

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 180,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 165,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 152,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 136,421 miles

N/S/R tyre has screw in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 121,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 109,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,251 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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AK55 EMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK55 EMJ, 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 AK55 EMJ registered?

AK55 EMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 EMJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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