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KJ55 GDE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,568 mi
Last recorded195,568 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 195,568 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 195,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 184,375 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018
Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,143 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 marked (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested engine not running correctly (7.4.B.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door glass (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded over axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

no rear seats fitted.corosion in seat belt areas .

Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,173 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 146,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 132,045 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corosion in a few areas on tipper back

n/s sill coroded at rear outside prescribed area

o/s centre marker light damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 132,043 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corosion in a few areas on tipper back

n/s rear inner tyre cut in sidewall

n/s sill coroded at rear outside prescribed area

o/s centre marker light damaged

offside inner tyre cut in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2012 119,623 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 105,961 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,560 miles

(1)gear box noise will need attention soon.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,509 miles

(1)front disc pads getting low.(2)rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(1)front disc pads getting low.(2)rear tyres getting low

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 GDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 GDE, 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 GDE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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