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DE55 BKN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,397 mi
Last recorded99,397 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,397 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,408 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012
Fail 31 Oct 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,878 miles

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,289 miles

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,495 miles

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

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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DE55 BKN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 BKN, 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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DE55 BKN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 BKN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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