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FY55 OZA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,031 mi
Last recorded162,031 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 OZA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 162,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,377 miles

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

Nearside Front top marker inop

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

both front steps corroded and holed underneath vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2015 129,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty top has black paint across it (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front top marker inop

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

both front steps corroded and holed underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,989 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 17 Oct 2014 115,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 53,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,354 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

O/S sill damaged.

Offside front and both rear inner tyres near to legal limit.

Fail 15 May 2010 36,106 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)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

O/S sill damaged.

Offside front and both rear inner tyres near to legal limit.

Pass 22 May 2009 10,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r outer tyre as chunk outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OZA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY55 OZA, 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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FY55 OZA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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