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AD05 DFV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,762 mi
Last recorded165,762 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 165,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/ step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/ step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general condition of underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,798 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 146,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front cv boot pin hole in boot

advance wear in steering rack ends

Fail 9 Nov 2016 146,472 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & nearside rear floors to inner wings by rear chassis sections by rear wheels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front cv boot pin hole in boot

Offside wiper blade split on both ends

advance wear in steering rack ends

strong advise offside rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,592 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion & nearside front chassis sections behind front wheels corroded & getting weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis section behind rear wheel cooroded (6.1.B.2)

fluid cap missing

oil leak

side door handle missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,828 miles

o/s n/s rear inner arches to floors very weak and corroded

weak and corrodeing around n/s seat anchorage point

wearing tyres on edges front

Fail 4 Nov 2014 122,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wearing tyres on edges front

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

o/s n/s rear inner arches to floors very weak and corroded

weak and corrodeing around n/s seat anchorage point

Pass 17 Aug 2013 102,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 101,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front sidelight dull

n/s outer sill rear weak slight corrosion

number plate lights dull

Pass 14 Jul 2011 68,285 miles

front screen scratched damaged by wiperblade

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,441 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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AD05 DFV 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 66.7%.

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 AD05 DFV, 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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AD05 DFV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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