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KJ55 GFY

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

333,955 mi
Last recorded333,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 333,955 miles

both rear chassis above rear axle starting to corrode

both rear tyres just starting to get low in tread

n/s dip beam image poor

rear prop shaft mount worn

Pass 24 Jun 2015 133,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 133,890 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 128,544 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

both front to rear center section brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o.s.f sill slightly damaged and corroding

rear leaf spring shackle bushes wearing

steering system wearing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 128,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

both front to rear center section brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o.s.f sill slightly damaged and corroding

rear leaf spring shackle bushes wearing

steering system wearing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 119,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 119,838 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 117,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 117,638 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 246,709 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 246,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 206,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 186,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 148,918 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 148,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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 GFY 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 62.5%.

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 GFY, 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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What year was KJ55 GFY registered?

KJ55 GFY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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