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C8 KYT

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,518 mi
Last recorded184,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 184,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 184,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 182,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 182,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 178,602 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 178,602 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 174,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 174,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 170,332 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 70,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 166,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 162,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 161,401 miles

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

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

all rear to front brake pipes heavily under-sealed unable to fully inspect

both wiper blades starting to split on end of blades

Fail 14 Jul 2016 161,401 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear to front brake pipes heavily under-sealed unable to fully inspect

both wiper blades starting to split on end of blades

Fail 6 Jul 2016 161,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jun 2014 156,137 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 156,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 151,404 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 149,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 149,331 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,704 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,032 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C8 KYT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C8 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 KYT registered?

C8 KYT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is C8 KYT safe to buy?

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