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FE55 ZGU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

201,833 mi
Last recorded201,833 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 201,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 201,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 197,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 197,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 192,879 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 192,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 187,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 187,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 187,197 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above rear bump stop on inside of chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower control arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 180,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 174,031 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 174,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 166,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 159,941 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 152,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 143,642 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 136,067 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 136,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 117,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,812 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,812 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,139 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 ZGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE55 ZGU registered?

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

Is FE55 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 ZGU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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