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FY55 ZWX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 138,368 miles

advancing under body corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,088 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,900 miles

under body rust

wear o/s/lower ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2016 127,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under body rust

wear o/s/lower ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,130 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 122,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,568 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside lower windscreen cracked not effect drivers view

outer sills corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,702 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to outer sills

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to outer sills

damage to windscreen outside swept area

offside front suspension arm (rear bush) starting to debond but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,263 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 ZWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 ZWX registered?

FY55 ZWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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