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EY55 ZLU

2005 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,264 mi
Last recorded193,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 193,264 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension system corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 193,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 192,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills covered in sealants

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

underbody covered in sealants

Pass 7 Aug 2018

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

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

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

parking brake just met requirment

underside under sealed obstructing full inspection

Fail 4 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

underside under sealed obstructing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2017 193,241 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of cab (5.2.6)

passenger seat split

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,078 miles

Centre handbrake mounting surround repaired but can not assess the full repair.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 115,007 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 109,034 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,871 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 100,082 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 28 May 2012 100,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,213 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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EY55 ZLU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EY55 ZLU, 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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EY55 ZLU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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