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FX55 ZDJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ZDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 151,054 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 151,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 137,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024
Fail 16 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (x2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill + Inner sill + Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill + Inner sill (x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill + Inner sill + Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis + Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022

front damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 118,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 114,633 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,441 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 109,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,734 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,293 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 40,293 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,776 miles

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 ZDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FX55 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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