MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
General corrosion to vehicle
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underneath
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
both outer/inner sills are rusty
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both outer/inner sills are rusty
Nearside inner and outer sills corroded
Offside inner and outer sills corroded
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
sills are rusty
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
sills are rusty
both outer and inner sills are corroded
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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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