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DN05 ZHO

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,180 mi
Last recorded146,180 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ZHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 146,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 146,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 25 May 2019 146,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing-under arch holed-weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill-local to leafspring-rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil spill,drivers front steering arm balljoint play,drivers front tyre low on inner tread,puncture in drivers rear tyre tread,suspension-components rusting

side view mirrors cracked,chassis-front legs-arches sills-floors-box section rusting and covered in sealers in places,drivers front seatbelt fraying,aftermarket rear stop lamps fitted-working fine,front-rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 26 May 2018 139,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 136,342 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,094 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 124,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 124,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,641 miles

all tyres low

Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,117 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 95,117 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,399 miles

n/s front tyre slightly split

o/s rear tyre slightly split

slight corrosion on front springs

Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,338 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre slightly split

o/s rear tyre slightly split

slight corrosion on front springs

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,080 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 ZHO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN05 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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