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FM54 LZF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,675 mi
Last recorded152,675 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 LZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 152,675 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Oil leak sump pan ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 10 Aug 2017 152,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Oil leak sump pan ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,936 miles

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

ns os sills weak

ns os under sills weak

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 139,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ns os sills weak

ns os under sills weak

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 134,138 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,825 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,235 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,722 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,830 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear 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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FM54 LZF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM54 LZF, 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 FM54 LZF registered?

FM54 LZF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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