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FG55 KJF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,781 mi
Last recorded139,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 139,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 138,345 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipper body been welded but still quite deteriorated and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear gear box oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2022 138,316 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tipper body holed corroded and has sharp jagged edges on the side structure underneath and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cant access all rears (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear gear box oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 131,163 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 131,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 127,456 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cab floor to sides all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 127,452 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cab floor to sides all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,944 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,741 miles

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Dec 2017 117,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears at flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other Flat (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other flat (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Rear tipping body heavy corrosion (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise

wiper scratches on sreen (light)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,445 miles

Rear body in poor condition

Windscreen scratched on n/s

Fail 9 Jan 2017 114,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other Tyre flat (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other Tyre flat (4.1.D.3)

Rear body in poor condition

Windscreen scratched on n/s

Pass 12 Jan 2016 109,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut on sidewall and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

slam panel damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2016 109,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut on sidewall and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slam panel damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,343 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 105,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,815 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,806 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

N/S side markers not working

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,695 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,965 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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FG55 KJF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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