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DG05 JAU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 68,956 miles

nearside door mirror poor fixing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,798 miles

both mirrors cable tied heads loose n/s cracked

brake pedal anti slip wearing

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

slight fluffing n/s seat belt

Fail 22 Apr 2009 60,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both mirrors cable tied heads loose n/s cracked

brake pedal anti slip wearing

foot & handbrake travel

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

p.a.s fliud level low

slight fluffing n/s seat belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,506 miles

slight play steering rack o/s.(not excessive).

Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight play steering rack o/s.(not excessive).

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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DG05 JAU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 JAU, 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 DG05 JAU registered?

DG05 JAU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is DG05 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 JAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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