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KM54 ZDF

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,154 mi
Last recorded129,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 ZDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,518 miles

Front Both front inner and outer wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat base damaged

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

Offside Front Understep corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tipper chassis corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 120,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Both front inner and outer wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat base damaged

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

Offside Front Understep corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tipper chassis corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and holed in front of tipper motor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tipper chassis corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 103,487 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of cab outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross members x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,483 miles

Front outer wings starting to corrode

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under seat by fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door catch area corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear chassis both sides starting to corrode

Rear cross members starting to corrode x 3

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,452 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member various as marked not seam welded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member corroded above fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear feed to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected cross member various as marked (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central prop shaft mounting area badly corroded

Front outer wings starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear chassis both sides starting to corrode

Rear cross members starting to corrode x 3

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,836 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,599 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member above propshaft by fuel tank corroded/holed x2 (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member under cab (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,403 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step/sill area and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside ARB to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,393 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 45,281 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,716 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 35,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,034 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,739 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,711 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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KM54 ZDF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM54 ZDF, 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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KM54 ZDF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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