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BK05 AKZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,054 mi
Last recorded165,054 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,054 miles

Nearside Front track rod slight play front tyres on legal limit

Rear inner lower quarters corroded

brake discs corroded advise check

front and rear chassis corroded and weld repairs

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 165,054 miles

Nearside Front track rod slight play front tyres on legal limit

Rear inner lower quarters corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs corroded advise check

front and rear chassis corroded and weld repairs

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2016 163,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill +n/s+ o/s rear inner panel corroded but not with in prescribed area

Fail 17 May 2016 163,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chassie leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill +n/s+ o/s rear inner panel corroded but not with in prescribed area

Pass 26 Jan 2015 157,889 miles

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

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2015 157,740 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2014 152,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank breather hose perishing

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2014 152,680 miles

fuel tank breather hose perishing

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2013 140,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 140,629 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 130,599 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 124,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 124,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,143 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,213 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 110,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,693 miles

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

accident damage to nearside side panel+rear corner

signs of slight weep of fuel from fuel pump area

Fail 18 Mar 2008 100,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

accident damage to nearside side panel+rear corner

signs of slight weep of fuel from fuel pump area

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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BK05 AKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BK05 AKZ, 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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BK05 AKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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