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DV55 AKN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

240,186 mi
Last recorded240,186 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 AKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 240,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 239,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 237,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 237,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 236,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 236,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 236,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 236,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 236,635 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 221,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 198,315 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 198,311 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 161,619 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 129,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,418 miles

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)

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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DV55 AKN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV55 AKN, 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 DV55 AKN registered?

DV55 AKN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is DV55 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 AKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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