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DN05 ZFE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,415 mi
Last recorded189,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ZFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 189,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion present under vehicle lower inner panels chassis rails

Pass 29 Mar 2023 184,754 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some surface rust on upper section of body

Pass 20 Apr 2022 175,911 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

some surface rust on upper section of body

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 160,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shockabsorber upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,305 miles

prop shaft universal joint worn.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 157,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

prop shaft universal joint worn.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 152,316 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 152,316 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,763 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 141,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,560 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 115,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,312 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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DN05 ZFE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN05 ZFE, 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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DN05 ZFE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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