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AK55 VWR

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,441 mi
Last recorded125,441 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 125,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s rear chassis structure covered in underseal

n/s inner and outer sills covered in underseal

o/s inner and outer sills covered in underseal

o/s rear inner arch area covered in underseal

service brake efficiency just met requirements

vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 125,406 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside side door wont open

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside corroded all over

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,666 miles

Offside side panel damage

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Apr 2017 114,666 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside side panel damage

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2016 110,115 miles

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

o.s sill panel corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 109,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

o.s sill panel corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,100 miles

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

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

o/s sill panel corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,362 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear end but not considered excessive

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 98,362 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear end but not considered excessive

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,636 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,625 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,476 miles

Both Front Tyres Close To Tread Wear Indicators

Both Sills Slight Corrosion

Rear Bumper Cracked Has Been Made Good

Rear Doors Damaged

Slight Wear On Both Front Brake Discs

Fail 25 May 2012 76,476 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Close To Tread Wear Indicators

Both Sills Slight Corrosion

Rear Bumper Cracked Has Been Made Good

Rear Doors Damaged

Slight Wear On Both Front Brake Discs

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,677 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,677 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,784 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn to edge

Front brake discs slightly worn and slight surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2008 36,001 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 VWR 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 58.8%.

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

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