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DN05 KMU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 KMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,248 miles

Front and rear under body covered with seal

Fail 25 Nov 2023 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured front most (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear under body covered with seal

Fail 5 Sep 2023 55,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front lower door step / inner sill corroded

o/s front lower door step / inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022

PAS pipes rusty

chassis corrosion around o/s engine mounting

o/s drivers inner door step corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

PAS pipes rusty

chassis corrosion around o/s engine mounting

o/s drivers inner door step corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,431 miles

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

rust/corrosion around body

Fail 26 Aug 2021 54,431 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rust/corrosion around body

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,160 miles

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

chassis rails rusty under bonnet

Pass 4 Jun 2019 53,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,716 miles

sill/underbody very rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,226 miles

sills/underbody rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 46,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,996 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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DN05 KMU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN05 KMU, 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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DN05 KMU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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