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FL55 AKX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,090 mi
Last recorded183,090 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 183,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 181,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 181,379 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipe rupturing (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system By brake hose flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 178,501 miles

Central exhaust outer skin peeling

Offside Front brake pipe corroding / corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center rear prop shaft bearing worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 175,176 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 171,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 167,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 160,206 miles

engine has very bad oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 160,206 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine has very bad oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,192 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 146,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 133,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 126,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,291 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,414 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 AKX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AKX, 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 AKX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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