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BK55 KBJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025
Pass 5 Dec 2024
Pass 29 Nov 2023
Pass 30 Nov 2022
Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,367 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 110,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 100,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 92,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 81,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 74,366 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 61,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,951 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 30,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK55 KBJ, 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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What year was BK55 KBJ registered?

BK55 KBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BK55 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 KBJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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