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DN54 VWJ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

338,099 mi
Last recorded338,099 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 338,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 325,991 miles

lots of previous repairs

Fail 2 Apr 2019 325,889 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/sr inner and outer sill osr outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 958,733 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement under gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 317,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement under gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 309,757 miles

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

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

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

dash board covers and stalk covers removed

Fail 16 May 2017 309,754 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 297,297 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 297,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 271,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 271,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 251,368 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber u/s

Fail 10 Mar 2014 251,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber u/s

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 14 Feb 2013 224,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 187,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 168,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 164,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 129,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,524 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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DN54 VWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN54 VWJ, 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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DN54 VWJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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