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AK55 HGD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,084 mi
Last recorded99,084 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 99,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,168 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

all chassis corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

all chassis corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,093 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear inner and outer sill holed and corroded (non prescribed area)

both inner sills corroding

both outer sills corroding

chassis corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear out riggers corroding

underside of van corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear inner and outer sill holed and corroded (non prescribed area)

both inner sills corroding

both outer sills corroding

chassis corroding

rear inner sills corroding

rear out riggers corroding

underside of van corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,136 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,623 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,943 miles

under body rust

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tested wet tow bar fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tested wet tow bar fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,680 miles

Front number plate cracked but ledgible

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge on limit

N/S/door mirror back missing

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,680 miles

Front number plate cracked but ledgible

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge on limit

N/S/door mirror back missing

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,522 miles

front number plate cracked

near/side door mirror glass heavily damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,085 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 HGD 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 70.6%.

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

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