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Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle outside of prescribed areas
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill and step area just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Various repairs covered in underseal underneath vehicle
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle outside of prescribed areas
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill and step area just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Various repairs covered in underseal underneath vehicle
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion outside of prescribed areas
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front wing mirror taped
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (front of rear spring hanger) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and end of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (front of rear spring hanger) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central exhaust in poor condition
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/ offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (damaged) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill poor repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside wing mirror taped up
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH INNER SILLS IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer section of rear sill corroded in poor condition (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Section of inner sill corroded very poor condition adjacent to leaf spring front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner rear wheel arches corroded and in very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both inner sills are corroded and in very poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
GEARBOX LEAKING OIL
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
GEARBOX LEAKING OIL
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point excessively corroded and in poor condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Section of inner sill corroded in very poor condition adjacent to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
O/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S & O/S CHASSIS CORRODED ADJ TO SPRING MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)
O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Both rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
stone chip to windscreen
Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise
near side rear tyre perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
headlamp lens show condensation (no effect on operation/aim)
nearside front under bumper light broken
rear tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed
rear tyres show age cracking in tread and sidewalls.(spare new)
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DE55 LFA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DE55 LFA, 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 LFA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 2005.
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