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FN55 KUB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,091 mi
Last recorded166,091 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 166,091 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 166,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength an marked offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,229 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,454 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

general under body corrosion

o/s/f cv gaitor deteriated

Fail 18 May 2016 137,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s cv gator deteriorated

o/s step area corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2015 126,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corossion to n/s/r chassis

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 114,889 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 114,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to n/s/r chassis

Pass 31 May 2013 104,805 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 95,629 miles

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

both front brake discs worn thin and corroded .

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 76,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 52,583 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 KUB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KUB, 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 KUB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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