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FN55 KTC

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,023 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Nov 2024

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,856 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,022 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,250 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 161,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 159,907 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,785 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 215/75x16c (4.1.E.2a)

Damp area on nearside rear brake back plate . Requires further investigation

Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,913 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inner sections

Damp area nearside rear hub , requires further investigation

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 147,913 miles

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

2 x front tyres wearing on inner sections

Damp area nearside rear hub , requires further investigation

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,757 miles

2 x front brake discs wearing thin

Fluid leak nearside rear hub

Fail 23 Sep 2015 43,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

2 x front brake discs wearing thin

Fluid leak nearside rear hub

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,539 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,539 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,336 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge (advise wheel alignment check/adjust)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 37,336 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge (advise wheel alignment check/adjust)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,440 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 26,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

last test class 5 - rear row seats missing

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,636 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,636 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,815 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,980 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 KTC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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