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FX55 ZBT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,862 mi
Last recorded146,862 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 146,862 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 146,862 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion on flat bed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion panel behind cab (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

dropside panels removed at time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 121,239 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Body has slight corrosion on flat bed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion panel behind cab (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dropside panels removed at time of test.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,792 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,870 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FILTER AND SUMP WASHER**

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,870 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FILTER AND SUMP WASHER**

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 64,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,050 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,080 miles

nearside rear foglight dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear foglight dim

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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FX55 ZBT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX55 ZBT, 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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FX55 ZBT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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