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KD55 MLJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,500 mi
Last recorded162,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 162,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 162,888 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 148,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 141,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

light scraches on screen

o/s front suspension arm rear bush slight worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 141,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

light scraches on screen

o/s front suspension arm rear bush slight worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 135,247 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both rear outer tyre walls scuffed

engine oil leaks

side door handle damaged but still able to open door

slight play offside / nearside of steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2012 135,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both rear outer tyre walls scuffed

engine oil leaks

side door handle damaged but still able to open door

slight play offside / nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 126,683 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 126,356 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 115,606 miles

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

only drivers seat fitted at the time of test

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,253 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 MLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KD55 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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