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AK55 TYY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,856 mi
Last recorded84,856 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor /inner arch seperated (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear lower wheel arch /end of sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor /inner arch seperated (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower wheel arch /end of sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear lamp lens /reflector damaged causing sharp edge (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet key lock damaged

both rear inner lower 1/4 panels and cross member corroded slightly

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

brake pipe across rear axle corroded slightly

engine coolant tank empty

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside front wheel bearing noisy but not yet rough at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and near limit in places

offside rear inner sill corroded near limit

offside rear tyre in very poor condition and worn to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,114 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015
Fail 18 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,900 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minnor damage to offside mirror

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,890 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 TYY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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