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BK55 KWA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,561 mi
Last recorded178,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,561 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 178,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 177,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 175,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 175,076 miles

Nearside Fuel hose excessively damaged Above fuel tank (7.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 171,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 171,052 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 168,885 miles

metal brake pipes greased under vehicle

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perished but not resulting in movement

Pass 8 Nov 2012 165,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 153,908 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 144,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 119,287 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,519 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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BK55 KWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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