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KM05 DLU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,077 mi
Last recorded214,077 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 DLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 214,077 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

body and chassis has slight corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2020 214,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light bringing on brake light, bulb incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Fuel tank breather split/perished. This would leak fuel with a full tank.

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

body and chassis has slight corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 207,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion.

Both rear bump stops missing.

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Offside Hole in sill.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 207,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit-0.96 Test value-1.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion.

Both rear bump stops missing.

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Offside Hole in sill.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 198,101 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2018 198,083 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity Earth fault. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 186,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 186,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 175,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

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

Slight exhaust corrosion around back box.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 175,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall.

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

Slight exhaust corrosion around back box.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 164,035 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 163,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 157,387 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 153,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 148,698 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 144,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 144,080 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,930 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 133,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 128,714 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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KM05 DLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 DLU, 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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KM05 DLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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