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AY55 DGU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,782 mi
Last recorded46,782 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 46,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,636 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,820 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,027 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2013 29,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,087 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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AY55 DGU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY55 DGU, 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 AY55 DGU registered?

AY55 DGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 DGU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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