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FD55 NHZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,061 mi
Last recorded217,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 NHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 217,061 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 214,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 214,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 206,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 188,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 188,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 171,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 171,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 156,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 156,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 143,585 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn centre propshaft bearing (2.4.G.4d)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 143,580 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs warped (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn centre propshaft bearing (2.4.G.4d)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,385 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 130,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,806 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,007 miles

both front wishbone bushes perishing

offside front brake pipe corroding

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,077 miles

both wipers poor clearing

slight free play in nearside track rod end ball joint

slight play in both rear anti-roll-bar bush's and links

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,688 miles

all rear tyres getting low

nearside rear outer tyre getting close to legal tread wear limit

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link ends

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,294 miles

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

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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FD55 NHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD55 NHZ, 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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FD55 NHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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