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KE05 KWJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 KWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,885 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,212 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 65,212 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 64,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,372 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated poss pin hole damp (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,011 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 2 Mar 2015 62,011 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,798 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,741 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,741 miles

front brake discs corroding

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,676 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,676 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,901 miles

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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KE05 KWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KE05 KWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE05 KWJ registered?

KE05 KWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is KE05 KWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 KWJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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