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AK55 HCD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,058 mi
Last recorded156,058 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 146,919 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 133,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged

Noise on engine, possibly alternator

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

Various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,498 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside steering arm has slight play in joint

offside steering arm has slight play in arm

Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine oil sump corroded and leaking oil

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside steering arm has slight play in joint

offside steering arm has slight play in arm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,939 miles

Both wipers split but still clearing screen

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,465 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake cable sticking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,832 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 HCD 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 72.7%.

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 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 HCD, 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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AK55 HCD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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