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AK55 GXR

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,812 mi
Last recorded168,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 168,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear half shaft slight play

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear half shaft slight play

general under body corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2016 168,812 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear half shaft slight play

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear half shaft slight play

general under body corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2015 192,880 miles

end float in both rear hubs

oil leak on engine

side loading door handle n/w

Fail 24 Sep 2015 192,880 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheelarch (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic adjuster n/w (1.7.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear mudflap loose

end float in both rear hubs

oil leak on engine

side loading door handle n/w

Pass 1 Sep 2014 179,534 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 179,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 169,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 169,169 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 153,189 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 130,232 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 130,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 114,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 114,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2008 69,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK55 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

AK55 GXR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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