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EX55 ZGN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 110,253 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 109,110 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear valance corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 109,110 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror case (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear valance corrosion

Pass 9 May 2015 104,884 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 99,525 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 99,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,894 miles

n/s + o/s track arm has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,775 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,775 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,061 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,058 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 165,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 165,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 134,975 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 134,975 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 97,160 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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EX55 ZGN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX55 ZGN, 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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EX55 ZGN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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