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KL05 UHW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 UHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 165,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 162,074 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 162,026 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam handbrake cable mount area (marked in red) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount area (marked in red) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (marked in red) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,401 miles

under body surface rust

Fail 15 Jan 2021 152,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength iner wheel arch top left (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,205 miles

Nearside Rear mud guard damaged

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre box getting in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2018 130,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross member in front of spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear mud guard damaged

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre box getting in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,164 miles

Central Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above tank area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,091 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 123,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,117 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,540 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,539 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,782 miles

exhaust system deterating

fornt bumper loose in mounts but not a danger to other road users

offside front wheel arch corroded but not within perscribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system deterating

fornt bumper loose in mounts but not a danger to other road users

offside front wheel arch corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 13 May 2011 61,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper loose

Pass 12 May 2010 51,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,906 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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KL05 UHW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KL05 UHW, 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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KL05 UHW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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