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FG55 JZA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,346 mi
Last recorded149,346 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 JZA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 149,346 miles

Rear cross member corroded

both rear suspension bump stops broken away, both rear chassis members corroded

both rear tyres perished

tow bar ball missing at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2016 149,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step well to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step well to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear cross member corroded

both outer and inner sills heavily corroded

both rear suspension bump stops broken away, both rear chassis members corroded

both rear tyres perished

tow bar ball missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 131,048 miles

outer sills rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 115,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 113,512 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 113,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 95,354 miles

nearside front fog light lens broken

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 25 Sep 2008 95,354 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front fog light lens broken

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

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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FG55 JZA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG55 JZA, 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 FG55 JZA registered?

FG55 JZA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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