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AK55 VXV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,923 mi
Last recorded94,923 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch at cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed at rear suspension leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch at cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion n,s and o,s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing areas (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from chassis to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis out rigger at suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion n,s and o,s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing areas (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from chassis to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside rusty but not holed

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,763 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis very rusty but not holed

o/s rear road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis very rusty but not holed

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 63,247 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever almost at end of travle

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 28 Nov 2009 63,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever almost at end of travle

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2008 50,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,067 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 VXV 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 64.3%.

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

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