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DEZ 8953

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8953
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 156,992 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounts both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis very rusty. and undersealed heavily in places

Fail 28 Jul 2020 156,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounts both (5.3.2 (c))

chassis very rusty. and undersealed heavily in places

Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 146,272 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting footstep (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 133,217 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner arches inner and outer sills corroded

n/s mirror backing

underside very rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,266 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner arch, both front steps welded , and rusty

underside rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15c (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner arch, both front steps welded , and rusty

underside rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 105,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 79,437 miles

wear in brake discs. surface corrosion in sills and underbody, unable to see all of floor.

Fail 18 May 2015 79,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear in brake discs. surface corrosion in sills and underbody, unable to see all of floor.

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 8953 is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 8953, 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 8953 is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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