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FN55 KRE

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 93,687 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury MUD GUARD MOUNTING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 92,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 92,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 91,835 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 91,834 miles

Central Floor excessively deteriorated HAND BRAKE MOUNTING ROTTEN (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated CROSSMENBER NEEDS WELDING (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 90,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass smashed but still can see view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush in link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 89,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 88,866 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SEATS/SEAT BELT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 77,714 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 77,712 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure seat mounts weld broke (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,588 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section side of tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 77,587 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel breather pipe split and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section side of tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,784 miles

corrosion forming on chassis rails and cross members

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,774 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight deterioration in rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 68,773 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember above axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight deterioration in rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded susp leg top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,519 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,512 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 52,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,264 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,683 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 33,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 25,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/o tyre has nail in

play in fan bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,158 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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FN55 KRE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FN55 KRE, 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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FN55 KRE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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