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GV55 KNR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,454 mi
Last recorded96,454 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KNR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,623 miles

Corrosion under body various places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panel by Leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill Outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 68,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,337 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 58,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 58,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,338 miles

Front slight damage on number plate

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,338 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front slight damage on number plate

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to perish

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,974 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,065 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,004 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,001 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,794 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 30,794 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,785 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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GV55 KNR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV55 KNR, 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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GV55 KNR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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