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FG05 ZDE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,605 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,085 miles

Lower under side heavily surface corroded

Rear both axil bump rubbers missing

Fail 20 Sep 2018 107,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower under side heavily surface corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both axil bump rubbers missing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,706 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,961 miles

surface corrosion under side

Fail 18 Jul 2016 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion under side

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,223 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

nearside front inner step area corroded

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 98,222 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear axle bump stops missing

nearside front inner step area corroded

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,541 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,715 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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FG05 ZDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG05 ZDE, 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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What year was FG05 ZDE registered?

FG05 ZDE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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