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FE55 ZRL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 131,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 130,609 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing

condition both outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2016 130,609 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing

condition both outer sills

Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,869 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 128,863 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 128,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 128,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,416 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 127,207 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2012 127,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 125,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 120,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Sep 2010 120,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2009 11,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,366 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZRL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FE55 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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