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FN55 KRU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 83,372 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter panel and inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg and inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter panel and inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

passenger seat missing 3rd row passenger side

Fail 1 Jul 2025 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced entry step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg over bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

passenger seat missing 3rd row passenger side

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged ROW 3 (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 67,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened hand brake cable (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,225 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2019 65,223 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation sliding door not latching too at forward edge (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle back door (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not bolted to seat frame (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reqs adjusting (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged saloon row 2 centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine

small chip on windscreen

Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,535 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired sliding door not latching too at bottom (6.2.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all 3 when side lamps are on (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight end float (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine

small chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,888 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 86,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,416 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 8,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,362 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 KRU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FN55 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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