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DA55 GVD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,099 mi
Last recorded167,099 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 167,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

spare wheel carrier missing and securing cables hanging down

Fail 2 Dec 2021 167,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops missing

spare wheel carrier missing and securing cables hanging down

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 145,869 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced backing sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rusted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 145,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced backing sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,806 miles

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

charging light illuminated

sills corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

charging light illuminated

sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,722 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak

sill @ o/s and osr holed

Fail 24 Mar 2017 140,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

o/s sill holed

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,162 miles

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust outer skin rotten

slight play in os track rod end

Fail 9 Mar 2016 134,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust outer skin rotten

slight play in os track rod end

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,136 miles

outer sills slight corrision

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 57,717 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,941 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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DA55 GVD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA55 GVD, 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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DA55 GVD is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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