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DA05 MZX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,345 mi
Last recorded224,345 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 224,345 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 224,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 214,406 miles

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))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 214,376 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 206,452 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 206,452 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 198,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 198,259 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 170,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 150,025 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 143,565 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 137,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 119,882 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,927 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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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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