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DEZ 8226

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,151 mi
Last recorded103,151 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8226
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2020 103,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested pedal spongy/fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back over tank and after tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both sides switch stuck (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Window in an unacceptable condition missing (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BOTH SIDES lower quarter before rear wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both sides inner door steps corroded and holed repair advised but ouside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 30 Nov 2016 196,070 miles

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

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

offside and nearside lower sill panel area corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 196,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

offside and nearside lower sill panel area corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 186,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 186,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 180,859 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 180,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 117,601 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 117,601 miles

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

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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DEZ 8226 is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DEZ 8226, 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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DEZ 8226 is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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