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CU05 ZLO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

137,029 mi
Last recorded137,029 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 137,029 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator / headlamp lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear chassis mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres getting very low on edges

front brake discs lipped

n/s o/s front lower arms inner bushes deteriorating

n/s o/s front upper chassis under bonnet getting very rusty

n/s o/s inner and outer sills very rusty

n/s o/s rear chassis getting very rusty

slight damage to o/s door mirror housing

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2019 127,807 miles

cant see condition of nsf osf brake disk and pads

nsr tyre inner wall starting to crack

rear fog light dosent work

Fail 27 Jul 2019 127,807 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

cant see condition of nsf osf brake disk and pads

nsr tyre inner wall starting to crack

rear fog light dosent work

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 119,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,583 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

n/s front wing rusty

n/s o/s rear chassis at front of leaf springs rusty

n/s rear crossmember very rusty

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 19 May 2017 108,583 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lip front brake discs

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

n/s front wing rusty

n/s o/s lower inner and outer sill panels corroded and holed outside prescribed area

n/s o/s rear chassis at front of leaf springs rusty

n/s o/s rear quarters corroded and holed outside prescribed area

n/s rear crossmember very rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 98,486 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and starting to split

n/s o/s lower inner sills rusty

n/s o/s rear inner wings very rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on edges

o/s lower outer sills rusty

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 5 May 2016 98,486 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly deteriorated and split (4.1.D.1b)

both wiper blades deteriorating

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and starting to split

n/s o/s lower inner sills rusty

n/s o/s rear inner wings very rusty

n/s rear tyre starting to get low on edges

o/s lower outer sills rusty

slight lip front brake discs

unable to open bonnet to inspect

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,245 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 85,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,819 miles

both rear inner wheel arch badly corroded

offside front wheel has slight rumble

Fail 2 Nov 2013 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner wheel arch badly corroded

both rear tyre starting to crack

offside front and nearside rear tyre inner edge bold

offside front wheel has slight rumble

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,915 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,572 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,684 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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CU05 ZLO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CU05 ZLO, 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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CU05 ZLO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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