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FE55 ZGS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

175,143 mi
Last recorded175,143 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 175,143 miles

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 172,492 miles

All brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 172,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured REAR (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greased

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 172,470 miles

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

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Handbrake/Brake fluid warning light always illuminated

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

Offside Rear Brake drum wet

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 165,568 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security radiator cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 163,042 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 163,037 miles

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

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

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 162,887 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 162,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at (4.64) limit used (0.90) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 157,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns & os ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 157,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill wit in 30cm of spring shackle mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill with in 30cm of spring anchor pin mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns & os ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 152,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 144,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 144,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 137,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 127,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,241 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres scrubbing off.

Oil leak

Slight end float at rear hubs.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 108,752 miles

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

Slight play NS steering arm inner joint.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 98,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 93,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 88,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 71,762 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 71,759 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2008 57,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 18,964 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 ZGS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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