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KN05 BZJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,053 mi
Last recorded170,053 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 170,053 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 May 2017 170,051 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panel (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 168,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion /s and n/s r chassis

slight corrosion o/s an dn/s rinner sills - not structural

slight corrosion offside front lower body(door step)

slight oil leak

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 6 May 2016 168,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion /s and n/s r chassis

slight corrosion o/s an dn/s rinner sills - not structural

slight corrosion offside front lower body(door step)

slight oil leak

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 8 May 2015 165,621 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

crack in windscreen.

o/s and n/s front inner wings and arches corroded.

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.

Fail 6 May 2015 165,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

crack in windscreen.

o/s and n/s front inner wings and arches corroded.

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 161,482 miles

front screen cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2014 161,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front screen cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2013 148,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 143,713 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 143,713 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 142,746 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 142,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 116,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,080 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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KN05 BZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KN05 BZJ, 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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KN05 BZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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