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KJ55 GJU

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 GJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,627 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 146,615 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 127,667 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 107,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,401 miles

nearside door mirror damaged slightly

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated slightly on end

Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,417 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,529 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 GJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

KJ55 GJU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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