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GK55 WKY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,806 mi
Last recorded186,806 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 186,806 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both rear corrode d (3.6.A.3)

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both front slightly ply (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrode cell too (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cell repaired , weak (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 185,055 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 180,547 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 180,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 172,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 152,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 117,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,316 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GK55 WKY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK55 WKY, 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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GK55 WKY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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