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KB54 HNJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,214 mi
Last recorded207,214 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 207,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 201,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 182,459 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 173,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 173,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 158,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 158,689 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 142,244 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 128,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 128,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside inner and outer sill holed and corroded

Offside outer step holed and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/r/i tyre nailed

Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,613 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r/i tyre nailed

Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,806 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 60,595 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,270 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,959 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 34,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,986 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 27,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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KB54 HNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KB54 HNJ, 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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KB54 HNJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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