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DC54 HFE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,687 mi
Last recorded86,687 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 HFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 18 Dec 2019

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge on front bumper- centre (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick point to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick point to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill- marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member-marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure mounting bolts loose on rear bench seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank damaged and at risk of grounding- advise replacement asap.

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside + offside front sills excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2019

rear box section corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019

Nearside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear box section corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 134,004 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 133,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 122,115 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,115 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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DC54 HFE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DC54 HFE, 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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DC54 HFE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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