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FY55 LZE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 164,025 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Front subframe mounting point corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Underside is corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 154,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside sill corroded

windscreen cracked in offside bottom corner

Fail 3 Nov 2015 154,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside sill corroded

windscreen cracked in offside bottom corner

Pass 16 Nov 2014 145,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

inner sills have slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 11 Sep 2013 143,400 miles

Engine oil leak

OS mirror cracked

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2013 143,170 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Front pads getting low

OS Rear tyre nailed

OS Rear tyre under inflated

OS mirror cracked

Slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,876 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Aug 2012 119,876 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,333 miles

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

front bonnet damage

n/s/f fog lamp in/op

Fail 15 Sep 2011 104,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

clutch pedal rubber badly split

front bonnet damage

front pads low 92% worn

n/s/f fog lamp in/op

rear shoes very low 95% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,372 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 93,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,689 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,294 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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FY55 LZE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY55 LZE, 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 FY55 LZE registered?

FY55 LZE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is FY55 LZE safe to buy?

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