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K18 RSE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 RSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022
Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,251 miles

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

fresh underseal on undercarriage

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,942 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 103,848 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under footstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of underside of vehicle (rusty) .

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,904 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,463 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front inner wing rusting

under side rusty including xmebers

wiper mark on screen

Fail 12 Nov 2015 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both sides front panel sections outside prescribed areas corroded to excess

both sides rear outer body sill sections corroded to excess

corrosion formed at both sides front inner wing sections- viewed under bonnett

front windscreen is marked

rear cross-member & both sides rear chassis sections heavily corrodded

under side of vehicle in prescribed areas is heavily corrodded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,024 miles

Minor surface corrosion forming on both inner and outer sills.

Minor surface corrosion forming on vehicle underside/floor pan

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear floor pans corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,018 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

general surface corrosion

washer jet pressure slightly low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,372 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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K18 RSE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K18 RSE, 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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K18 RSE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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