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KJ55 FYC

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

368,109 mi
Last recorded368,109 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 FYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 368,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 368,066 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binded (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 346,885 miles

Offside Step starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2014 333,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 315,159 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 315,159 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 290,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 249,929 miles

N/S/Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

N/S/Rear tyre side wall is worn

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rubber is split

lower suspension arms rear bushes are starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 249,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

N/S/Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

N/S/Rear tyre side wall is worn

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rubber is split

lower suspension arms rear bushes are starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 241,373 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 241,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

small cut in middle bench seat belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 208,026 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 166,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 127,759 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 127,458 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 FYC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FYC, 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 FYC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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