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AK55 VVZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,875 mi
Last recorded156,875 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 156,875 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake anti slip close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2014 156,875 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake anti slip close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2013 146,735 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Fail 6 Nov 2013 146,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to underside but none of which classed excessive

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,029 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 131,029 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,811 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 74,862 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside door mirror cracked

offside reversing lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,662 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 VVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

AK55 VVZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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