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HW05 KBK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,646 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner and outer sills badly corroded and full of holes

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat base in poor condition

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

Offside inner and outers sills badly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches have been previously poorly welded/repaired

various welded patches poorly done around the lower chassis of the vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2022 58,624 miles

Fuel hose damaged Fuel tank breather completely broken off (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Inner front wheel arch has been repaired previously poorly welded and nearside rear inner wheel arch.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner and outer sills badly corroded and full of holes

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat base poor condition

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various welded patches poorly done around the lower chassis of the vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside centre outer sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner arch

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Poor previous welding repair nearside front inner arch

Poor previous welding repair nearside rear inner arch

Poor previous welding repair offside front inner arch

Fail 6 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside centre outer sill

Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner arch

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Poor previous welding repair nearside front inner arch

Poor previous welding repair nearside rear inner arch

Poor previous welding repair offside front inner arch

Fail 25 Sep 2020 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/engine mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion & unsatisfactory welding repairs outside prescribed areas

fuel tank breather perished

Pass 28 Sep 2019 82,614 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,612 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front outer sill & offside front inner & outer sill non prescribed areas corroded & holed

Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front outer sill & offside front inner & outer sill non prescribed areas corroded & holed

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,652 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill / step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 75,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill / step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,691 miles

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

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

center front & rear child seats fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

center front & rear child seats fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 59,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2012 47,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,935 miles

WIPERS CLEARING BUT COULD DO WITH NEW SET

Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,935 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

WIPERS CLEARING BUT COULD DO WITH NEW SET

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,126 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,787 miles

Hand brake travel

Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,787 miles

Hand brake travel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HW05 KBK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HW05 KBK, 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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HW05 KBK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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