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FN55 KTX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,104 mi
Last recorded173,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 173,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle has sings of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2017 173,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle has sings of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 169,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2015 165,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills/o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 161,368 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 161,368 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 158,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 158,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise corrosion nearside step but not in prescribed area

advise nearside and offside front inner wing to chassis legs corrosion but not considered serious

advise offside driveshaft support bearing noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2012 154,686 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 154,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 130,572 miles

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

Offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,572 miles

Offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2010 117,829 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 117,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

condition of offside front mirror inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,516 miles

play in steering rack

slight wear near side front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2009 98,514 miles

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

play in steering rack

slight wear near side front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,119 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 76,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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FN55 KTX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KTX, 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 FN55 KTX registered?

FN55 KTX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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