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AK55 TVX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,574 mi
Last recorded168,574 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 168,574 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 162,373 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,260 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 150,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 131,101 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 114,961 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 114,856 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured bump stop (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing bump stop (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s and n/s rear spring out riggers corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,838 miles

Offside Front rust hole in inner sill

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,714 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 50,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake fluid low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,007 miles

Brake fluid low

Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,565 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 29,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,245 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 16,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,836 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 TVX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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