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AF55 ZBN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,668 mi
Last recorded199,668 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ZBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 199,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

under side of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 192,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis near to shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 192,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis near to shock absorbers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 185,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded but not yet affecting vehicles structure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body has corrosion to outer and underside of body

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Oct 2015 175,120 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 175,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 195,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 151,796 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 134,690 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,118 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 120,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,103 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,295 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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AF55 ZBN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 ZBN, 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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AF55 ZBN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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