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AK55 VUD

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,181 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 102,178 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill near chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,201 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,730 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,703 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,505 miles

Front registration plate is damaged.

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres are worn on inner edge. 195/70CR15

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,505 miles

Front registration plate is damaged.

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres are worn on inner edge. 195/70CR15

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,047 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,650 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 46,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,577 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 VUD is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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