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DA55 GVF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,922 mi
Last recorded158,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 158,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mountng point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Extensive corrosion underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner wing/wheelarch holed and corroded.

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2016 156,002 miles

corrosion under and around van various

slight damage to n/s seat belt

very slight drip from fuel pump

Fail 4 Jul 2016 155,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion under and around van various

slight damage to n/s seat belt

very slight drip from fuel pump

Pass 29 Jul 2015 148,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 148,409 miles

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

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

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

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

VARIOUS TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 15 Jul 2014 142,073 miles

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DIS-COLOURING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S SEATBELT

Fail 10 Jul 2014 142,072 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

N/S/R LIGHT LENS DIS-COLOURING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S SEATBELT

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,162 miles

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

Fail 12 Jul 2012 131,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 131,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 109,209 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

wiper tracks on offside of windscreen

Fail 27 May 2011 109,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

wiper tracks on offside of windscreen

Pass 24 May 2010 83,743 miles

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

engine oil level low

offside trackrod has slight play at inner joint

wiper tracks across windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,361 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 GVF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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