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KF05 MGE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,238 mi
Last recorded42,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 MGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 42,238 miles

All suspension has corrosion

All under floor has corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear springs have corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2026 42,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension has corrosion

All under floor has corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear springs have corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 42,021 miles

All under floor and suspension components have corrosion

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,752 miles

All under floor and components have corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 41,752 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (7.1.2 (e))

All under floor and components have corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 41,080 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 38,906 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all under floor has corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2021 38,905 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (9.1.2 (a))

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (9.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all under floor has corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2020 37,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all under floor has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2020 37,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row outer (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all under floor has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2019 34,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,847 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)

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Apr 2018 32,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure upper (6.2.B.2)

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,330 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release row 2 centre seat (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,714 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 26,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,969 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,969 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 23,639 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,129 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 22,127 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,053 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 13,715 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 11,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 7,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 3,588 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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KF05 MGE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KF05 MGE, 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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KF05 MGE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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