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DU55 KWB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,929 mi
Last recorded182,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 KWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 182,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

inner and outer sills corroded and heavilly undersieled poor quality of welding but cant make a hole

side loading door dosnt open

tape on both front wings covering corronsion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 180,369 miles

corrosion outside specified areas

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to chassis, arches, inner arches, steps

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 180,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion outside specified areas

corrosion to chassis, arches, inner arches, steps

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 170,100 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin coming adrift

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear wheels have slight end float, not considered excessive

Welding repairs undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 170,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin coming adrift

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear wheels have slight end float, not considered excessive

Welding repairs undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 166,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2018 166,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear pipes centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 163,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded section front/rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner step

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 163,289 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb/cover missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded section front/rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner step

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 156,980 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 142,402 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust emits slight smoke during acceleration

nearside front brake pipe has been greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust emits slight smoke during acceleration

nearside front brake pipe has been greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,222 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

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

nearside wing mirror casing missing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

back box outer casing corroded

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

nearside wing mirror casing missing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,103 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 84,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear differential noisy

Pass 11 May 2010 69,190 miles

bonnet requires attention soon

front brake pads wearing thin

handbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axel metal brake pipe slightly corroded

service light on

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 May 2009 53,391 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 53,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DU55 KWB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU55 KWB, 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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DU55 KWB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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