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AK55 TXG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,717 mi
Last recorded165,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 165,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion along inner sill, also drivers outer step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2017 165,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both 'long' brake pipes, marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings along inner sill, marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear spring hangers, marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear spring forward and rearward hangers, marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion along inner sill, also drivers outer step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,761 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 143,134 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 130,442 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to n/s/r sill

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 May 2014 130,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to n/s/r sill

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2013 117,278 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 117,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 101,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside outer sill corroded outside inspection perameters

Fail 29 May 2012 101,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 83,442 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,993 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 TXG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TXG, 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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What year was AK55 TXG registered?

AK55 TXG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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