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KF05 MHM

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

209,280 mi
Last recorded209,280 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 MHM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 209,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 209,067 miles

Central Brake cable insecure mole grips on cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024
Fail 27 Sep 2024

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 204,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 204,184 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 201,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 199,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 199,687 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,673 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill need welding and rapaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 176,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to NS inner sill

Fail 7 Aug 2020 176,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to NS inner sill

Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,647 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 171,639 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 162,231 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,489 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars and worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,946 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f slightly corroded

slight inwords and outwords play at rear wheels/ half shafts

slight play o/s/f steering side arm inner ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2013 94,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,980 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 4 Jul 2012 82,874 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,799 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,181 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,868 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 MHM is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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