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KG55 XZO

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,130 mi
Last recorded178,130 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 178,130 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 158,132 miles

no smoke detected

rear door damaged

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 11 Jun 2014 158,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

no smoke detected

rear door damaged

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,854 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle outside zone 'A' & 'B'

centre exhaust heavily corroded

major oil leaks

nearside rear door has a sharp edge caused by damage

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 10 Apr 2013 140,854 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heavily corroded

major oil leaks

nearside rear door has a sharp edge caused by damage

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,316 miles

nearside windscreen damaged not affecting view from drivers seat

Fail 8 Mar 2012 116,316 miles

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

nearside windscreen damaged not affecting view from drivers seat

Fail 15 Feb 2011 99,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,668 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,685 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2008 44,685 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,104 miles

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

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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KG55 XZO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KG55 XZO, 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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What year was KG55 XZO registered?

KG55 XZO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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