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AV55 KTN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,711 mi
Last recorded191,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 191,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r axle metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front reg plate deteriated slightly

n/s/f inner pads low

n/s/r tyre slightly low in center

Fail 5 Jan 2018 191,564 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r axle metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.73 (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven rear service brake imbalance 65% n/s/r lazy (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r axle metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front reg plate deteriated slightly

n/s/f inner pads low

n/s/r tyre slightly low in center

Pass 19 Jan 2017 182,477 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

metal brake pipes has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 182,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate slightly deteriated

metal brake pipes has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 175,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 175,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.38 (3.00) (7.4.B.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

power steering res on min

Pass 23 Feb 2015 167,876 miles

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

both axle ends have slight end float

bothy front wipers deteriated

Fail 18 Feb 2015 167,784 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both axle ends have slight end float

bothy front wipers deteriated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 160,451 miles

damage to nearside outer and inner sill

slight misting of oil on nearside rear brake backplate

Fail 26 Feb 2014 160,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

damage to nearside outer and inner sill

slight misting of oil on nearside rear brake backplate

Fail 10 Feb 2014 160,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 148,029 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 148,029 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 109,971 miles

Front number plate damaged

Slight in/out movement in both rear axles

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,535 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 88,535 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,037 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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AV55 KTN 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 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 AV55 KTN, 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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AV55 KTN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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