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K55 VNL

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 VNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 185,579 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front (drivers seat mechanism has slight movement)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022

(tapping noise from engine, oil level ok)

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower (drivers seat base has slight play in mechanism)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (two tests carried out, both excessive smoke) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (both sides) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (non locking) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (excessive movement in mechanism) (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(tapping noise from engine, oil level ok)

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 176,581 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 147,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 147,386 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,131 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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K55 VNL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K55 VNL, 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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K55 VNL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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