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KJ55 FZY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 151,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 150,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of rear wheel outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

side steps fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2022 150,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength passenger step under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers doorstep outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers step under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear wheel outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear wheel outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

side steps fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 149,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

side steps fitted to both sides

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

side steps fitted to both sides

Pass 28 Sep 2020 148,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run and front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

outer side steps fitted

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 148,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run and front inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted

outer side steps fitted

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,400 miles

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

exhaust corroding

outer sill steps fitted

plastic outer wheel arch covers fitted

underside of vehicle well under guarded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 146,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroding

outer sill steps fitted

plastic outer wheel arch covers fitted

underside of vehicle well under guarded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 184,544 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 184,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,345 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 71,345 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 232 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 FZY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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