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KF05 MGY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,460 mi
Last recorded241,460 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 241,460 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 237,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers (1.1.2 (c))

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 corrosion on o/s chassis behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat deteriorating

wooden body floor in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2017 234,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on o/s rear inner sill/step underside (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak oil leak on engine ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2016 229,169 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on various parts of chassis

Pass 7 Aug 2015 222,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

cargo bed has holes in floorboards

front slam panel snapped

offside marker lamp not working

offside wing mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 222,944 miles

Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

cargo bed has holes in floorboards

front slam panel snapped

offside marker lamp not working

offside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 204,329 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

slight engine oil leak

x4 rear tyres close to limit

Fail 1 Aug 2014 204,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

slight engine oil leak

x4 rear tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2013 180,027 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2013 180,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 172,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 172,116 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 143,927 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 143,927 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,896 miles

2mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2011 120,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

2mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

excessive play in centre bearing on prop shaft

Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,610 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt twisted but not affecting action

Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,550 miles

Centre All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

n/s/f seat belt twisted but not affecting action

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,524 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 MGY is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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