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FG55 KTJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,025 mi
Last recorded167,025 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 167,025 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Outer sills starting to corrode

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 167,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2016 160,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,675 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 150,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 140,653 miles

1.slight corrosion of all rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2014 140,653 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

1.slight corrosion of all rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2013 131,910 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 131,905 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,786 miles

1.very slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 2.play in o/s steering rack end near limit 3.cuts in o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 10 Dec 2011 112,851 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 112,645 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,055 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,443 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 71,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KTJ 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 58.8%.

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 KTJ, 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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What year was FG55 KTJ registered?

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

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