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KJ55 FWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,954 mi
Last recorded76,954 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and step rotton (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch and inner sill and outer sill rotton (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing rotton

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing rotton

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear body rotton and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 70,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 166,973 miles

All outline marker lamps not working And inscure (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Centre cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sill holed

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 161,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Rear of chassis corroded, but not considered excessive at time of inspection.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 160,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2nd from rear cross member at nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Rear of chassis corroded, but not considered excessive at time of inspection.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 152,964 miles

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

Nearside and Offside chassis legs corroding at rear and middle.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 152,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside and Offside chassis legs corroding at rear and middle.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed but outside prescribed area

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak at top of engine.

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,463 miles

Advise temporary repair carried out to offside rear crew cab door may fail again

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,463 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 95,285 miles

Advise nearside rear outline marker inop and cracked lens

Advise tow ball and pin is missing and cannot be fully inspected

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,167 miles

Advise offside front tyre starting to scrub on inside edge poss tracking out

Both rear hub oil seals starting to leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,599 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,612 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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KJ55 FWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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