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EU55 LZG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,606 mi
Last recorded83,606 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 second row ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 70,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section next to rear mounting of leaf springs (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 second row ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,455 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 59,425 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quatre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,412 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,159 miles

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

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

Vehicle has underbody surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

h/lamp aim on lower level

heavy surface corrosion to underside ,inner sills and chassis

n/s/f outer seat belt twisted

noted corrosion n/s front step

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 12 Aug 2014 43,025 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

h/lamp aim on lower level

heavy surface corrosion to underside ,inner sills and chassis

n/s/f outer seat belt twisted

noted corrosion n/s front step

o/s/f seat belt twisted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,185 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,369 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,560 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,560 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 15,627 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,114 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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EU55 LZG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EU55 LZG, 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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EU55 LZG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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