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KG55 YBU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,326 mi
Last recorded268,326 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 YBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 268,326 miles

OS FRONT DOOR STEP RUSTED/REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS & FRONT UNDER WING AREAS WEAK/FRONT TO REAR METAL PIPES RUSTED

Fail 27 May 2017 268,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OS FRONT DOOR STEP RUSTED/REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS & FRONT UNDER WING AREAS WEAK/FRONT TO REAR METAL PIPES RUSTED

Pass 10 Mar 2016 258,256 miles

both inner steps rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2015 237,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 215,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 215,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 191,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 160,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 126,309 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,396 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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KG55 YBU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG55 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

KG55 YBU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is KG55 YBU safe to buy?

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