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FG55 KPY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,080 mi
Last recorded208,080 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 208,080 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded entire front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested major oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch jagged edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength entire outer sill holed and dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill entire holed and dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole and dangerous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted steering lock sticks on with engine running (2.1.4 (b))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired radiator mounting (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached accident damaged cable tied on (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground axle wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle requires cleaning out before any further inspection carried out, vehicle has major corrosion everywhere and is in my opinion scrap NOT FIT FOR RETEST

Pass 5 Aug 2020 207,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Nearside side doorstep/outer sill corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Nearside side doorstep/outer sill corroded

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 205,792 miles

Front both long range/over taking mirrors missing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not the correct one! (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not the correct one! (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 205,792 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached cover missing and showing white. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up as marked (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both long range/over taking mirrors missing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not the correct one! (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not the correct one! (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 194,810 miles

near side door step corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind lower arm (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes to flexes slight rusting

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

drivers seat slightly rocks on runners

slight exhaust blow on seam of centre silencer

slight play in off side inner steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2017 194,810 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged from filler neck to tank (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind lower arm (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes to flexes slight rusting

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

drivers seat slightly rocks on runners

near side door step corroded

slight exhaust blow on seam of centre silencer

slight play in off side inner steering rack

Fail 10 May 2017 193,218 miles

Fuel pipe leaking breather at tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes to both front flexes rusted

brakes pipes on bulk head surface rust

centre silencer slight blow on seam

near side door step corroded

off side rear brake on axel rusted

slight play in inner steering rack joints

water leak front of engine

Pass 11 Nov 2015 177,919 miles

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

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

fuel tank breather pipe perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 177,919 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank breather pipe perished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 164,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Sep 2013 156,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Sep 2012 147,019 miles

all brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged but not down to cords/ply

Pass 16 Sep 2011 138,351 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 132,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 105,445 miles

loose wire connections hanging under o/s footwell near steering column

n/s o/s front brake discs showing slight signs of wear but legal at test

n/s rear handbrake cable behind rear wheel outer casing damaged

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 KPY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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