MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside front drivers step/sill corroded, not within prescribed area
Offside front wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reversing lamps not working
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Passenger step , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear spring bush , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To short section , by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 1st bearing , marked (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi hose x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken , not affecting function (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front wing badly corroded , not sharp edges at time of test
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse lights not working
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe section between silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under drivers step , marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 , greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder , corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
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DA05 MZX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DA05 MZX, 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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DA05 MZX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2005.
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