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AK55 TLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,425 mi
Last recorded122,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,425 miles

corroded under/side seal on both side

Fail 3 Jan 2018 122,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 115,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,251 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

both inner sills corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,863 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,706 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,882 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,737 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

Is AK55 TLU safe to buy?

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