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KJ55 WSX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,500 mi
Last recorded5,500 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 5,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front to rear brake pipes close to excessively corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2026

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside mirror outer casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes close to excessively corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front top marker lamp inoperative

rear anti-roll bar axle bushes worn

slight play in offside rear hub bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,647 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside inner sill / step corroded close to seat(belt) mounting prescribed area

offside rear axle brake pipe corroded

offside top marker lamp inoperative

rear anti-roll bar axle bushes worn

rear service brakes imbalanced

slight play in rear hub bearings

Fail 9 Jan 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside inner sill / step corroded close to seat(belt) mounting prescribed area

offside rear axle brake pipe corroded

offside top marker lamp inoperative

rear anti-roll bar axle bushes worn

rear service brakes imbalanced

slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,961 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush close to excessively worn

offside top marker lamp inoperative

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub bearings

Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,956 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush close to excessively worn

offside top marker lamp inoperative

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub bearings

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,561 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside top marker lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,546 miles

nearside front top marker lamp inoperative

offside rear anti-roll bar axle bush worn

propshaft rear universal joint yolk close to excessively worn

reversing lamps inoperative

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub bearings

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,211 miles

play in offside and nearside rear hub bearings

rear anti-roll bar bushes close to excessively worn

Fail 3 Dec 2019 94,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in offside and nearside rear hub bearings

rear anti-roll bar bushes close to excessively worn

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,479 miles

pedal rubbers deteriorated

play in offside rear hub bearing

propshaft centre bush unserviceable

rear of nearside sill corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside park brake cable fouls roadspring

offside side markers inoperative

rearmost nearside side marker inoperative

Fail 16 Nov 2018 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside park brake cable fouls roadspring

offside side markers inoperative

pedal rubbers deteriorated

play in offside rear hub bearing

propshaft centre bush unserviceable

rear of nearside sill corroded

rearmost nearside side marker inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,748 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear door shuts and outer sills corroded

wiper blades poor

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,748 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear door shuts and outer sills corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,488 miles

advise 8 pin trailer plug not connected

advise nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise 8 pin trailer plug not connected

advise nearside rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 27 May 2014 63,713 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slight wear

Fail 27 May 2014 63,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip provision slight wear

Pass 24 May 2013 54,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

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 WSX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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