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AK55 WEW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,693 mi
Last recorded167,693 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 167,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

wax oiled

Pass 3 Feb 2020 164,586 miles

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

was oiled

Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,461 miles

corrosion in most parts of underbody structure

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,125 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 109,125 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 88,807 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sills showing signs of early corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,705 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,189 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 WEW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 WEW registered?

AK55 WEW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is AK55 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 WEW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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