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FY55 ZSE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,365 mi
Last recorded194,365 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 194,365 miles

General corrosion to chassis, sills, suspension and arches

Pass 6 Jan 2020 188,161 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 185,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 176,501 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack top seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 176,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack top seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 177,238 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking

oil leak

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Pass 2 Dec 2015 175,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 174,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 167,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 160,491 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 160,456 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 145,496 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 145,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,443 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 118,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,624 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes worn/perished not resulting in excessive movement at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 19 Oct 2010 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front lower suspension arm back bushes worn/perished not resulting in excessive movement at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,890 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,040 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 ZSE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE registered?

FY55 ZSE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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