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FE55 ZGR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

257,615 mi
Last recorded257,615 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZGR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 257,615 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle has age related corrosion and welding covered in underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2024 250,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 221,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 221,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 218,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

NS & OS sills corroded.

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 210,609 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 210,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 203,569 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 203,569 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective saloon row 3 centre belt (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 191,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 191,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 175,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 158,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,749 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,742 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,741 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,912 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,199 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,199 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,202 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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FE55 ZGR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE55 ZGR, 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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FE55 ZGR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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