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BD05 ZCL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,032 mi
Last recorded147,032 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 147,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,547 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked / rear floor/ chassis rails rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2016 130,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 130,921 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,752 miles

under side of van covered in under sil further investigation required

Fail 19 Dec 2014 115,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under side of van covered in under sil further investigation required

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,819 miles

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 109,819 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,515 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre.

Fail 21 Nov 2012 101,515 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,919 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 91,919 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,667 miles

f/o/s wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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BD05 ZCL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD05 ZCL, 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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BD05 ZCL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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