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K155 MDW

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,731 mi
Last recorded69,731 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 MDW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 69,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 69,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 69,272 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 68,597 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 63,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. ( Near rear axle ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 62,226 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,964 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 60,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail rear bearing. ( marked with yellow chalk ) (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 60,593 miles

bonnet hinges siezed

Fail 23 May 2017 60,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet hinges siezed

Pass 9 May 2016 60,300 miles

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

engine pulley squealing

Fail 9 May 2016 60,300 miles

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

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

engine pulley squealing

Pass 12 May 2015 59,170 miles

2x nails in nearside rear inner tyre

Fail 8 May 2015 59,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

2x nails in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 58,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 58,410 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,901 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,187 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,261 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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K155 MDW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc 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 K155 MDW, 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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K155 MDW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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