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KM05 DEU

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,922 mi
Last recorded184,922 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 DEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,922 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2020 184,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both side inner sills corroding

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

Nearside door step area corroding

Offside front chassis / inner wing corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 184,707 miles

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

mileage display not clear

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 184,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

mileage display not clear

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 184,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 184,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 183,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 181,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2016 181,080 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH WORN BELOW MIN THICKNESS (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 180,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 177,813 miles

cracks in front n/plate

cracks in rear lights lens

damage on bodywork

filler in n/s sill

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil on engine g/box

wheel studs worn on n/s/r

Fail 2 Apr 2014 177,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

cracks in front n/plate

cracks in rear lights lens

damage on bodywork

filler in n/s sill

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

oil on engine g/box

Pass 16 Apr 2013 162,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 146,529 miles

rear axle end flow on diff

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,165 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,252 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 81,252 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,926 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,926 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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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KM05 DEU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KM05 DEU, 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 KM05 DEU registered?

KM05 DEU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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