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DA55 GVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,970 mi
Last recorded117,970 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,970 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2019 117,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reflector loose inside lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,823 miles

underbody generally effected by surface corrosion , some patch welded repairs

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,116 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 45,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,250 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,657 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,782 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,782 miles

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

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 GVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVW, 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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What year was DA55 GVW registered?

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

Is DA55 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 GVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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