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FE55 ZGW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,639 mi
Last recorded170,639 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 170,639 miles

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

Front both wings corrorded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear frame corrorded

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 170,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front both wings corrorded

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear frame corrorded

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 145,339 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sil corrorded

engine temp not taken

Fail 6 Dec 2018 145,338 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front both steering arms have slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sil corrorded

engine temp not taken

Pass 22 Dec 2017 126,790 miles

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

Front both steering arms slight play

Nearside Front seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracked

exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle

Fail 11 Oct 2017 126,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked

both steering arms slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2016 121,229 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,229 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,895 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 112,883 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills rear section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rear section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

ns & os inner & outer sills badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 104,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 96,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,625 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 9,625 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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 ZGW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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