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KD55 MLF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,023 mi
Last recorded154,023 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 MLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 154,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG BEHIND REAR WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 153,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG BEHIND REAR WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 151,130 miles

CAMPER CONVERSION ONLY,2 REAR SEATS FITTED

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRAL SILL SUPPORT PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 151,120 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CAMPER CONVERSION ONLY,2 REAR SEATS FITTED

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CENTRAL SILL SUPPORT PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 146,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,037 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 143,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 143,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,359 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,354 miles

Lower Play in propshaft centre bearing center ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 131,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge advise rplacment (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced inner wish bone bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced inner wish bone bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge advise rplacment (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 127,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,270 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/S rear hub seal starting to weep.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 121,270 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All brake pipes starting to corrode.

O/S rear hub seal starting to weep.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,309 miles

N/S front strut plastic cover found to be noisey on lock to lock check.

Oil leak on engine.

Small amount of play in N/S rear wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S front strut plastic cover found to be noisey on lock to lock check.

Oil leak on engine.

Small amount of play in N/S rear wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,586 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nail in O/S front tyre.

O/S and N/S rear wheel bearing s worn in excess.

O/S front pads starting to wear low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 103,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil level low.

Nail in O/S front tyre.

O/S and N/S rear wheel bearing s worn in excess.

O/S front pads starting to wear low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,109 miles

small repaired chip in zone a windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,770 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 79,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,660 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 42,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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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KD55 MLF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 KD55 MLF, 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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KD55 MLF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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