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AK55 VYU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 123,951 miles

both outer sills and inner sills badly corroded front to back , non structual

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,942 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven nearside locks out before offside starts working (3.7.B.2)

both outer sills and inner sills badly corroded front to back , non structual

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,002 miles

Centre Front seat belt cant check baby seat fitted.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion marked in yellow (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Centre Front seat belt cant check baby seat fitted.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,929 miles

underbody corroded, needs wax oiling

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 61,530 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 58,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,763 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,881 miles

front reg plate starting to seperate

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 VYU 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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