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D17 VVO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 VVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 110,354 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, sills, chassis legs, floor, step areas, inner and outer arches corroded, brakepipes corroded, tyres on limits, brake discs worn, oil leak, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Apr 2022 110,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind abs unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired crossmember at roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg below servo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember at roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front cab marker lamps inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured emissions valves and vac pipes at air intake area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front dampness around base of shock at hub mount

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside chassis leg behind cab slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion at rear of cab

Rear mud guards close to tyres

Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure LOOSE BETWEEN FRONT PIPE TO REAR (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDERSILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AREA AT FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS ABOVE FUEL TANK AREA (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REAR MUDGUARDS INSECURE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively INSECURE AT REAR WITH VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS (1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,370 miles

ADVISE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,370 miles

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

ADVISE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 13 Dec 2016 193,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 193,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016

Central Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X-member (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X-memeber supporting flexi's (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Os and Ns Inner and Outer sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure Corroded (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant on lower level and expansion cap missing

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

Osf brake disc deteriorated

Play detecting in steering rack but not excessive

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Major oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,441 miles

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

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

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

both front inner wings holed/corrodded.(outwith prscribed area)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,596 miles

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)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,604 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,581 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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D17 VVO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D17 VVO, 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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D17 VVO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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