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DE55 XZX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,895 mi
Last recorded173,895 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 173,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F Inner Wheel Arch Excessively Corroded Not Within Prescribed Area.

N/S/F Outer Sill Corroded.

N/S/R Chassis Corroded.

N/S/R Inner Wheel Arch Corroded Along Chassis.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F Outer Sill Corroded.

O/S/F Outer Sill Excessively Corroded Not Within A Prescribed Area.

O/S/R Chassis Corroded.

O/S/R Inner Wheel Arch Corroded Along Chassis.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 160,965 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 11 May 2018 160,965 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 8 May 2017 144,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,011 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 142,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 139,526 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone trailing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,416 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,520 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2013 111,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,419 miles

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2013 106,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 90,734 miles

advice surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,200 miles

accident damage offside outer sill

corrosion around underside of vehicle

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 77,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 57,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,835 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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DE55 XZX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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