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BF05 ZMZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,606 mi
Last recorded147,606 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,606 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake pipe corroding / corroded

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

both inner steering rack joints have play but not excessive

exhaust outer skin peeling

Fail 4 Apr 2022 147,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake pipe corroding / corroded

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

both inner steering rack joints have play but not excessive

exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 15 Apr 2021 145,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

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

both inner steering rack joints has play

Fail 29 Mar 2021 145,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch arch / above central of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area / above central of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of leaf spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

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

both front inner steering rack joints have play but not excessive

both rear upper chassis rails corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 142,789 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 142,789 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 138,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 132,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 126,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step /sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer skin hanging off

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,768 miles

n/s door step corroding reverse gear u/s

Fail 18 Mar 2015 114,767 miles

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

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

n/s door step corroding reverse gear u/s

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,888 miles

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

jumps out of reverse gear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,603 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,707 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,707 miles

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

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

chip on screen

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,479 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF05 ZMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BF05 ZMZ, 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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BF05 ZMZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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