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AK55 VVF

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,518 mi
Last recorded127,518 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 127,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,633 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 116,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 108,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,395 miles

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

exhaust corroded

near side and off side inner and outer door sills starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle mounting, chassis and inner paneling (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring eye, inner and outer door sills and paneling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle mounting, chassis and inner paneling (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

near side and off side inner and outer door sills starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2015 90,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,465 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,044 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 66,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,895 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,707 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,414 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 VVF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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