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AV55 KVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,110 mi
Last recorded128,110 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 128,110 miles

Full body undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2024 127,448 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 126,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear service brake imbalance just met 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s hand brake performance could be improved (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair o/s/r service brake could be improved (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 126,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side zero effort to n/s handbrake (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r brake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,286 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,936 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

N/S and O/S Inner Sills Undersealed

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,315 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Apr 2016 105,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 103,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,570 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,570 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 97,249 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,249 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2010 93,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres perishing

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate light connection faulty

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,299 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 KVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV55 KVD, 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 KVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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