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FV05 ZCJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,391 mi
Last recorded171,391 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 171,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 169,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 166,037 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 166,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 160,019 miles

Both front and main pipes covered in grease.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 152,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 152,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 148,858 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly damaged. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.Both outer sills slightly corroded.Offside front mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 148,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly damaged. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.Both outer sills slightly corroded.Offside front mirror slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 136,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 136,031 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 128,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 121,393 miles

off side fromt tyre worn inner edge

slight wear in off side rear spring eye bush

Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,200 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 104,200 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,352 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZCJ, 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 FV05 ZCJ registered?

FV05 ZCJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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