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KG55 YFW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,050 mi
Last recorded188,050 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 YFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 188,050 miles

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

Front both disc rusty

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear wing slightly corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door seal slightly corroded

Offside Rear wing slightly corrosion

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 175,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2012 175,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 155,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 155,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 140,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 126,406 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 126,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,163 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 YFW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

KG55 YFW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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