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KC04 FAB

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,800 mi
Last recorded144,800 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 FAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,977 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 143,972 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black tape stuck on that has the effect of changing the appearance (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black tape stuck on that has the effect of changing the appearance (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Fouling front subframe (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Fouling NSR tyre (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 142,778 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 142,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,885 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 138,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 129,128 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/R16c (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Age related under body corrosion

O/S/F tyre low on tread on inner edge 185/75/R16c

Play in propshaft centre bearing Rear ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,342 miles

Nearside outer sill has corrosion

Offside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,826 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,574 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,467 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,131 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,630 miles

steering and susp slighht

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,404 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,404 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

excessive oil leak from engine

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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KC04 FAB is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KC04 FAB, 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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KC04 FAB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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