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KJ55 WRT

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,590 mi
Last recorded202,590 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 202,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside requires attention - lot of play ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber split

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

condensation in nearside headlamp

front coil springs corroding

nearside & offside front suspension arms - rear bushes perishing slightly

nearside & offside rear inner wings corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2017 197,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 196,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 180,374 miles

Offside seatbelt has evidense that it has been exposed to heat.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 180,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside seatbelt has evidense that it has been exposed to heat.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 165,694 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 165,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 147,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,976 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 126,882 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,601 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,733 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 84,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,841 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight front brake imbalance (16%)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,245 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 WRT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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