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DA54 HGM

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,750 mi
Last recorded168,750 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 HGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 168,750 miles

Nearside front body damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 168,743 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front body damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 151,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front body corroded/damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear inner tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in drivers seat mounting

corrosion on driver step and sill section, welded up to a minimum to pass test

Fail 9 Nov 2016 151,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front body corroded/damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear inner tyre perished/cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in drivers seat mounting

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,406 miles

Nearside Front play in steering arm

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2015 137,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front play in steering arm

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 128,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 127,994 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 127,531 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 126,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 125,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front no. plate cracked

n/s wiperblade slightly deteriated

o/s/r side light is dull

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 13 May 2010 125,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front no. plate cracked

n/s wiperblade slightly deteriated

o/s/r side light is dull

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,509 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r inner tyre well worn

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge

o/s/f brake pads well worn

Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre well worn 195/75/16c

n/s/r outer tyre on limit

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner edge

o/s/f brake pads well worn

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r inner tyre on limit

Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,392 miles

n/s/f tyre well worn and perished

o/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2008 71,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre well worn and perished

o/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

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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DA54 HGM is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA54 HGM, 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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DA54 HGM is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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