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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 30 cm of seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail 30 cm of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre rail to the edge of sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre of van (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts in outer wall
Offside Front inner arch filled with expanding foam
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge and has side wall damage
both inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front offside and nearside front inner wheelarches corroded but not yet excessively
Nearside Inner nearside inner sidesill excessively corroed
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/70/15 ()
Offside Front Outer offside front inner sidesill excessively corroded
Offside Front upper face of offside chassis member excessively corroded within 30cm of engine mounting
Speedometer clearly inoperative none of the gauges work and odometer is unreadable (7.8 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front offside and nearside front inner wheelarches corroded but not yet excessively
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Inner nearside inner sidesill excessively corroed
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/70/15 ()
Offside Front Outer offside front inner sidesill excessively corroded
Offside Front upper face of offside chassis member excessively corroded within 30cm of engine mounting
offside front inner and nearside rear inner sidesills and offside rear outer excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost leaf spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear brakepipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis member excessively corroded next to subframe mounting.Front section of same chassis member excessively corroded but no prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front inner and nearside rear inner sidesills and offside rear outer excessively corroded
Offside Front Inner offside front inner sidesill excessively corroded
Offside Front Inner rear lower inner wheelarch excessively corroded
Rear middle/rear exhaust box outer casing excessively corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner offside front inner sidesill excessively corroded
Offside Front Inner rear lower inner wheelarch excessively corroded
Rear middle/rear exhaust box outer casing excessively corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit 0.96 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 0n 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
instruments faulty only fuel gauge appears to work
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
instruments faulty only fuel gauge appears to work
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass shattered (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 5-6 feet (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Both outer sills heavily corroded
Both rear tyres perished
Corrosion to both front wheel arches
Heavy corrosion & holes to both inner sills outside of prescribed areas
Heavy corrosion & holes to offside front inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front coil spring poorly located
Slight corrosion to rear chassis rails
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded
Both outer sills heavy corroded
Both rear tyres perished
Corrosion to both front outer wheel arches
Corrosion to both rear chassis rails
Corrosion to rear floors in both inner wheel arches
Heavy corrosion & holes to both inner sills outside of prescribed areas
Heavy corrosion & holes to offside front inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas
Heavy corrosion & holes to offside front inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front coil spring poorly located
Both front to rear & both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Slight corrosion in all four inner wheel arches
Both front to rear & both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight corrosion in all four inner wheel arches
Corrosion to both inner and outer sills
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to both inner and outer sills
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
brake fluid low
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
nearside front inner sill corroded and damaged
nearside front outer sill corroded
nearside mirror damaged
nearside rear inner sill corroded
nearside rear outer sill corroded
nearside wiper poor
offside front inner sill corroded and damaged
offside front outer sill corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
corrosion to both chassis rail's / rear cross member & out rigger's
corrosion to both front door step floor's
corrosion to both inner & outer sill's
nearside door mirror lense damaged
offside front wiper end's split
both inner sills, rear cross member & both rear forward spring hanger brackets heavily corroded. underside of vehicle in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
both inner sills, rear cross member & both rear forward spring hanger brackets heavily corroded. underside of vehicle in poor condition.
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AK55 VXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VXZ, 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 VXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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