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DA55 GVO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,299 mi
Last recorded138,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 138,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all around underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 138,119 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sign of new paints noticed underneath

Fail 19 Feb 2019 138,119 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sign of new paints noticed underneath

Pass 8 Mar 2018 256,439 miles

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arms rear bushes worn

inside of offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

minor wear at offside track rod end

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play at front wheel bearings

various patch repairs heavily undersealed

vehicle under side corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 256,439 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arms rear bushes worn

inside of offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

minor wear at offside track rod end

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play at front wheel bearings

various patch repairs heavily undersealed

vehicle under side corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 256,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door step and inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cross action when indicators operated (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cross action when indicators opperated (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

inside of offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

minor wear at offside track rod end

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play at both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 248,859 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 248,859 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 240,778 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 240,778 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 237,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s door step slight damage

slight corrosion underneath fto rear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 228,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 228,552 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 201,139 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 170,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 148,829 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 134,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,486 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 GVO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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