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FV05 ZBZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

247,899 mi
Last recorded247,899 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 247,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Head light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 245,905 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 245,905 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,643 miles

Clip missing fron gear linkage lower cover.

Mileage hard to read as display faulty.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 63,643 miles

Clip missing fron gear linkage lower cover.

Mileage hard to read as display faulty.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,916 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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FV05 ZBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FV05 ZBZ, 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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FV05 ZBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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