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AK55 TLX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 84,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,268 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 72,267 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,967 miles

Offside Inner Sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,487 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,163 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,426 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,093 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 TLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

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

Is AK55 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 TLX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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