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AK55 TVM

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,607 mi
Last recorded158,607 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 158,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavily corroded underside vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2021 131,833 miles

General corrosion to vehicle

Pass 8 May 2021 123,686 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both side inner and outer sills and offside rear inner wheel arch have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underneath

Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,887 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake into back plate (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake into back plate (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced over spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced over spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis around engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing around engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door step inner and outer sills badly corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside inner and outer sills badly corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,360 miles

both outer/inner sills are rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,352 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer/inner sills are rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,874 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2016 62,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,573 miles

sills are rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2015 59,573 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sills are rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,214 miles

both outer and inner sills are corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 56,214 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer and inner sills are corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,671 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,852 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 41,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,580 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,852 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 23,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,716 miles

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

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 TVM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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