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DEZ 8957

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8957
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 112,225 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 112,225 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both x 2 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements dash tell tale and os indicator on at same time (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 112,173 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf inner chassis corroded and holed around engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing step area large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis at the rear spring corroded an missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced above axle tack welded patch tacks broken exposing large hole in chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded and holed both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking from rear of pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,084 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,258 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 106,258 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,268 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body crossion

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 103,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wish bone bush collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body crossion

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,152 miles

All under vehicle has slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 95,747 miles

All under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,681 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and nearside rear (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 90,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and nearside rear (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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 8957 is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 8957, 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 8957 is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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