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AK55 VXJ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,203 mi
Last recorded130,203 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 130,203 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 130,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in two places adjacent to the front hanger mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,354 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,099 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 148,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe at filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under door step in several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at rear shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under door step in several places (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting at front in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

this vehicle has advanced corrosion throughout and has had extensive welding repairs throughout

Pass 25 Sep 2014 140,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 140,126 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 122,517 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 122,517 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,175 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,060 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 66,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,488 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 VXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue 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 VXJ, 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 VXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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