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ET05 ZUA

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

174,601 mi
Last recorded174,601 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ZUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 174,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 170,792 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 66,245 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill - step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,207 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside step corroded,advise attention

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides,advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heater fuel pipes deteriorated,advise replacement

previous repairs and underseal

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,306 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 160,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 156,304 miles

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

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

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

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

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 19 Sep 2018 150,751 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 150,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,209 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both no plate lights slightly dull

both sill inner panels genraly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 125,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both no plate lights slightly dull

both sill inner panels genraly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 114,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking from oil pressure switch area

Pass 21 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,702 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside bonnet corner dropped - fouling on scuttle panel when opening / closing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 86,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside bonnet corner dropped - fouling on scuttle panel when opening / closing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noisy and squealing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,934 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noisy and squealing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,955 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

parking brake travel requires adjustment/attention

Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,955 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

parking brake travel requires adjustment/attention

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,278 miles

slight smear from the front wiper blades

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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ET05 ZUA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 ET05 ZUA, 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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ET05 ZUA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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