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FG55 KRF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,903 mi
Last recorded196,903 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 196,903 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside outer-sill corroded

Nearside stepsill corroding

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside outer-sill corroded

Offside stepsill corroded

general under-vehicle rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 192,844 miles

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

Nearside sill rusted

Offside sill rusted

general under-vehicle rusted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 191,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides rear chassis rails rusted

both sides rear inner wheel-arches rusted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 186,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 177,979 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 171,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 169,272 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 169,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 160,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 150,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 143,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 128,822 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 128,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 115,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,832 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,613 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 KRF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG55 KRF, 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 KRF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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