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DK55 TJU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,208 mi
Last recorded206,208 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 206,208 miles

Front play in steering rack both sides

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 194,355 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 194,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of Spring affecting outrigger / inner sill area . Marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of Spring chassis rail / out rigger . Marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger / inner sill to front of rear Spring. Marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of Spring affecting outrigger / inner sill . Marked (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

Nearside Inner sill inadequate repair , requires seam welding . Marked E

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush, marked (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Under step corroded & holed mark D

Offside Drivers step corroded & holed , not in prescribed area marked C

Offside Front Tyre worn in both edges

Offside Inner sill corroded & holed marked A. & B

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 190,353 miles

Exhaust center box outer skin hanging off

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 190,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill large hole (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill hole (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust center box outer skin hanging off

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 178,779 miles

Center seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

NSF headlamp has water in

NSR brake low effort

Fail 3 Feb 2015 178,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

NSF headlamp has water in

NSR brake low effort

Pass 24 Jan 2014 171,302 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 171,302 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 161,865 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 161,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 154,654 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 1 Feb 2011 148,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 142,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 136,206 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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DK55 TJU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DK55 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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