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BK55 KBF

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,121 mi
Last recorded155,121 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 155,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,660 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

wheel arches rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,660 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

wheel arches rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2017 130,510 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 124,039 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 115,314 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 115,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 104,937 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2014 104,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 89,275 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 85,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

rear leaf spring back bushes slight play/wear

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test covered in thick underseal/grease

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,028 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,013 miles

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

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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BK55 KBF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BK55 KBF, 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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BK55 KBF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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