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AK55 TYH

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

192,919 mi
Last recorded192,919 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 192,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis, subframe and suspension components

Welding repairs covered in paint/ under seal

Pass 23 Jun 2023 184,194 miles

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

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

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, arches, chassis and sills

has thick underseal under body

Pass 20 Jul 2022 175,951 miles

corrasion under body

Pass 31 Aug 2021 167,281 miles

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

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

under body heavy covered in paint

vehicle has been welded under body, sills and chassis

Fail 30 Aug 2021 167,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

under body heavy covered in paint

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 156,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 147,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,606 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 140,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,398 miles

Front disc's slightly worn.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edge and stepping. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and stepping (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 122,470 miles

Fuel filler neck damp

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,405 miles

front tyres wearing down.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,149 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 TYH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 TYH, 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 TYH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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