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AK55 TUP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,241 mi
Last recorded194,241 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 194,241 miles

corrosion to n/s outer cover sill

Pass 8 Oct 2018 192,344 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 188,836 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underneath has general corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2017 188,836 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underneath has general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 185,487 miles

General under-vehicle corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 185,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

General under-vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 181,788 miles

General sill and underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 178,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 177,118 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 172,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 172,236 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 158,032 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)

Oil leak

front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

n/s/r outer sill rusted and holed

Pass 1 Oct 2011 130,946 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s mirror glass brocken

Fail 1 Oct 2011 130,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s mirror glass brocken

Pass 11 Sep 2010 115,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,487 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 64,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,439 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 TUP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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