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EU55 LZJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,315 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,315 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,767 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,453 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,452 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,479 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,477 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,169 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

Poor reserve travle on handbrake.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 58,169 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Poor reserve travle on handbrake.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,054 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,431 miles

hand brake warning light in-op

Fail 7 Nov 2007 16,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake warning light in-op

Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,261 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 LZJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EU55 LZJ, 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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What year was EU55 LZJ registered?

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

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