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FL55 AKU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,304 mi
Last recorded62,304 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 AKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 62,304 miles

Central exhaust silencer skin corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing split/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sun visor hinge defective

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess split/casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S end chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rows 2 ,3 & 4 seat back cloths damaged/ripped

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 62,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust silencer skin corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing split/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sun visor hinge defective

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 47/15 date code (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess split/casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch/Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S end chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rows 2 ,3 & 4 seat back cloths damaged/ripped

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside has general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 60,317 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 60,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,167 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling back .

Nearside Rear small amount of corrosion to inner sill .

Offside Rear Small amount of corrosion to inner sill .

Two rear axle bump stops missing .

Fail 20 Sep 2023 59,161 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling back .

Fuel tank breather hose split .

Nearside Rear small amount of corrosion to inner sill .

Offside Rear Small amount of corrosion to inner sill .

Two rear axle bump stops missing .

Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,603 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle bump stops missing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,626 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 54,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,297 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,323 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,405 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Wishbone, rearmost bush bonding starting to fail.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,017 miles

O/S/F Wishbone, rearmost bush bonding starting to fail.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,699 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,994 miles

wiper operation poor..

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,567 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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FL55 AKU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL55 AKU, 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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FL55 AKU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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