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DN05 YYV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,920 mi
Last recorded148,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 YYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under body corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 148,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner + outer sill / NSF inner sill / NSR inner + outer sill / OSR inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NS + OS (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under body corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 133,224 miles

NSF + OSF wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Underbody corroding

Fail 14 May 2015 133,221 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF + OSF wheel bearings slightly noisey

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Underbody corroding

Pass 30 May 2014 122,374 miles

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

Underbody corroding

Fail 27 May 2014 122,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Underbody corroding

Pass 29 May 2013 112,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 112,867 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSR park brake cable slightly tight in operation

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,005 miles

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

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

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

Underbody areas / components have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2012 100,003 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Underbody areas / components have slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2011 91,788 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

NSF tyre wearing low on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 91,786 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

NSF tyre wearing low on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,486 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,477 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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DN05 YYV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN05 YYV, 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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DN05 YYV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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