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FE05 CHZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,801 mi
Last recorded199,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 199,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 191,980 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 191,980 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 191,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion on o/s step + rear inner panels

Fail 12 Feb 2018 191,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion on o/s step + rear inner panels

Pass 14 Feb 2017 185,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 178,935 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/inner step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted

Covers fitted upper and lower

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering inner joints

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,299 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering rack has wear in end joints but not detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,931 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges and structures cracking.

n/s/r tyre close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre structure cracking.

slight play located within both steering rack arms.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,931 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges and structures cracking.

n/s/r tyre close to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre structure cracking.

slight play located within both steering rack arms.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 72,233 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,233 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,476 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,795 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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FE05 CHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE05 CHZ, 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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FE05 CHZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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