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J111 KFS

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 KFS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,294 miles

Offside Front Lower outer sill holed

Fail 22 Sep 2022 113,290 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower outer sill holed

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,139 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 100,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,015 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 85,011 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,605 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 60,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 60,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 60,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded hole (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind both wheels (6.1.A.1)

Rear bump stops hanging off

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

general under body corroding

several old plates from previous repairs

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside slight damage to mirror casing

extensive plating to underside

general underbody corroding

slight scratch on screen

Fail 22 Mar 2017 58,313 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded hole near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded hole near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner sill plated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.A.1)

Offside slight damage to mirror casing

general underbody corroding

slight scratch on screen

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,996 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,244 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

general underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2015 52,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

general underbody showing signs of corrosion

split in fuel tank breather pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,441 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,441 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 39,225 miles

Front brake pads low

Front number plate cracked

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

N/S/F tyre scuffed on outer sidewall, tread getting low & has a nail in it

N/S/R tyre cracking & tread lifting slighlty

O/S/F tyre cracking & wearing unevenly

Play in O/S steering arm

Pass 14 May 2012 33,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,619 miles

front wiper blade just starting to smear on screen

Pass 14 May 2008 11,746 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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J111 KFS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J111 KFS, 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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J111 KFS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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