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EXZ 5509

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,368 mi
Last recorded192,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 5509
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 192,368 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 192,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 188,312 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 187,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear spring eye bushes have slight play and bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above centre of both rear springs, chassis swelled. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 187,747 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged has holed in and is frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear spring hanger, outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r park brake efficiency down (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear spring eye bushes have slight play and bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above centre of both rear springs, chassis swelled. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 184,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 184,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 178,936 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 176,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 175,417 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 167,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 156,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 141,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 141,113 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 126,683 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 126,683 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2011 105,572 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 105,572 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,528 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 86,528 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,406 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 22,464 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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EXZ 5509 is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EXZ 5509, 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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EXZ 5509 is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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