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KB05 LJJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,656 mi
Last recorded94,656 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,150 miles

front discs worn

general corrosion under vehicle

inner sills weak

rear wheel archs weak

surface corrosion by offside engine mounting

Fail 30 Nov 2018 87,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front discs worn

general corrosion under vehicle

inner sills weak

rear wheel archs weak

surface corrosion by offside engine mounting

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,562 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside hand brake slight inbalance

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 80,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill holed

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside hand brake slight inbalance

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,525 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,503 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front inner sill holed

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside outter sill holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corroded in places

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 4 Dec 2015 70,800 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front step,outter sill and inner sill holed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside outter sill holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corroded in places

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r bump stop hanging off

rear brakes noisey

Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r bump stop hanging off

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 63,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,838 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

slight rear brake imbalnce

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,910 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage & cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,745 miles

chips in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,142 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,141 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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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KB05 LJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KB05 LJJ, 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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KB05 LJJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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