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DN05 ZKE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,931 mi
Last recorded217,931 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ZKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 217,931 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 216,357 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 216,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2018 212,781 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion drivers step (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 197,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 177,869 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 162,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 157,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 145,601 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 145,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside 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 16 Jul 2011 137,186 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged but still retains good view to rear

oil leak from nearside rear drum

Fail 15 Jul 2011 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside mirror slightly damaged but still retains good view to rear

oil leak from nearside rear drum

Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,421 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 116,411 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 93,290 miles

off side front tyre starting to crack on tread (no cords or ply showing)

Pass 30 May 2008 69,331 miles

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

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

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 ZKE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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