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FG55 KHZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,450 mi
Last recorded114,450 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 May 2024 114,450 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and strut tower nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength steps and body sills nearside and offside inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 113,358 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,054 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 110,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,042 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 105,042 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,776 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 100,688 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,130 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 98,130 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 96,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,703 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 87,703 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,622 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,637 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,167 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 47,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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FG55 KHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG55 KHZ, 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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FG55 KHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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