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KJ55 WUK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

238,749 mi
Last recorded238,749 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 WUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 238,749 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 238,749 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 216,858 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 216,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

Pass 22 Dec 2014 205,377 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 205,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 185,588 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 185,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 170,039 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 170,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 154,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 137,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 137,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,673 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings,front lower arm bushes worn

wipers poor,osr lamp cracked,bad oil leak,front brake pipes corroded,slight play front steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2009 118,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight play rear wheel bearings,front lower arm bushes worn

wipers poor,osr lamp cracked,bad oil leak,front brake pipes corroded,slight play front steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,571 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WUK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue 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 WUK, 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 WUK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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