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AK55 TSX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

221,523 mi
Last recorded221,523 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 221,523 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to inner wings,underbody and framework

Fail 4 May 2018 221,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to inner wings,underbody and framework

Pass 4 Apr 2017 218,503 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 218,502 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (7.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 214,182 miles

windscreen damaged outside the swept area

Fail 9 Mar 2016 214,182 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged outside the swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2015 208,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 208,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 200,889 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 200,889 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 180,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 180,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight cracks in nearside mirror glass

Pass 18 Aug 2011 173,214 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 173,214 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

LH and RH front lower arm bushes perrished

slight fuel leak from tank vent pipe

Pass 17 Aug 2010 152,875 miles

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2010 152,875 miles

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

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

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2009 119,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,369 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TSX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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