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DK55 SYP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,233 mi
Last recorded192,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 192,233 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired CHASIS LEG (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced QUARTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced QUARTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 191,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 189,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 189,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 186,008 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under steps and under sill areas (undersealed) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion rear n/s and o/s chassis and cross member rear under arch too floor

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2022 186,008 miles

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s under steps and under sill areas (undersealed) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear n/s and o/s chassis and cross member rear under arch too floor

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2021 185,388 miles

Nearside sills fully undersilled

Offside sill fully undersilled

all over undersill used on vehicle underneath

Fail 27 Nov 2020 185,369 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s o/s rear wheels in/out play at axle

o/s/f under sill / doorstep corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,140 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 176,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 173,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

floor of drivers step corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 173,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

floor of drivers step corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 166,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

no reverse gear

Fail 19 Apr 2017 166,661 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

no reverse gear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 156,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 148,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 148,226 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/R Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Washer jets need adjustment.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 111,807 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,039 miles

Both wiper blades slightly worn & jets need adjustment.

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Washer jets need adjustment.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,464 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DK55 SYP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DK55 SYP, 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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DK55 SYP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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