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DU55 ZNG

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside & offside inner & outer sill are corroded / holed

nearside & offside inner arch door area is corroded / holed

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside & offside inner & outer sill are corroded / holed

nearside & offside inner arch door area is corroded / holed

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

rear shekel bushes are worn

Pass 23 Sep 2020 187,621 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Tow bar wiring insulation deteriorated & insecure (4.11 (c) (i))

Reverse lights n/w

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around front steps & rear of chassis around rear axle bump stops (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Corrosion & holes around o/s r spring front mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Tow bar wiring insulation deteriorated & insecure (4.11 (c) (i))

Reverse lights n/w

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shock absorbers have slight leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around front steps & rear of chassis around rear axle bump stops (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 182,082 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,596 miles

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED [NOT STRUCTURE]

front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 4 Sep 2018 115,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside OUTER SILL CORRODED [NOT STRUCTURE]

rear footbrake slightly uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2017 172,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 172,068 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2016

Offside sill corroded not structure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 148,344 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 148,344 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 132,361 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 132,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 119,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 119,932 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 105,524 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 91,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

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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DU55 ZNG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU55 ZNG, 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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DU55 ZNG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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