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KG55 YDZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 YDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

n/s and o/s sill panels heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 118,894 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,964 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 115,964 miles

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

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

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,181 miles

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

Minor fuel leak @ #2 injector.

near-side sidelight dim..

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,395 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,468 miles

wear front disc

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,057 miles

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

uneven tyre wear o/s/r

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,528 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 93,528 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,137 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 YDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

KG55 YDZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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