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K155 TYL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

407,125 mi
Last recorded407,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 TYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 407,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 407,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 406,170 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 406,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 399,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 393,163 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 393,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 387,115 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and box sections rust forming

Fail 7 Jun 2018 387,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 379,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 378,160 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2015 378,160 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2011 236,986 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 236,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 TYL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYL, 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 TYL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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