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FG05 ZFT

2005 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,649 mi
Last recorded122,649 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 122,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight corrosion wheel arch

Offside Front Slight corrosion wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside engine bay behind engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 120,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front of the top mount in the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By the front of the leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal by sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind the top mount in the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In front of the top mount in the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By the front of the leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By the rear of the leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inside engine bay behind engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,206 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 10 Jun 2021 118,201 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CLAMP BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,470 miles

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Fail 30 Jun 2020 116,468 miles

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

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

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR MIRROR GLASS

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,130 miles

CORROSION ON ALL FLOORING & CHASSIS RAILS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

WELDING BEEN DON ON ALL FLOORING & CHASSIS

Fail 17 Apr 2018 115,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Various corrosion around vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2017 114,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 111,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,619 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 107,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,916 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 ZFT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZFT, 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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FG05 ZFT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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