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A6 DGB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,612 mi
Last recorded147,612 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DGB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 147,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,301 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,960 miles

various patches of corrosion under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2014 130,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,522 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f outer sill by wheel corodded and fractured but not in a prescribed area

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 24 Oct 2013 130,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,620 miles

Fuel filler flap locking catch defective

Offside front and nearside front windscreen wipers slightly deteriated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 120,620 miles

Fuel filler flap locking catch defective

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

Offside front and nearside front windscreen wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 103,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,730 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,412 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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A6 DGB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A6 DGB, 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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A6 DGB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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