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KJ55 FWR

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 140,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 130,718 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,994 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 122,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 116,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 105,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 99,585 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

small cut in the offside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Aug 2013 99,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

small cut in the offside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Aug 2012 85,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight roughness in the nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2012 85,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight roughness in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 13 Aug 2011 74,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long parking brake lever travel

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Fail 14 Aug 2010 64,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

long parking brake lever travel

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,170 miles

Handb rake near end of travel

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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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KJ55 FWR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KJ55 FWR, 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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KJ55 FWR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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