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DN54 WBJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

191,148 mi
Last recorded191,148 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 191,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 191,086 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing, lit up continuously (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear passenger seat (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended o/s rear passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan, near shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 175,260 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 175,225 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 160,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 160,742 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded within 30cm from spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded rear spring mounting within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower step corroded, inner sill 30cm from seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded rear spring mounting within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded 30cm from front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength perscribed area corroded within 30cm of top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp effected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 147,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 147,099 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,799 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 137,797 miles

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

Towbar attachment defective electrical plug (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,192 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 125,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket coroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,500 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 107,087 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,087 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,287 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 101,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise that there is a hole in the near side rear wheel arch but nor near any prescribes areas

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,036 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,365 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 71,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,203 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 WBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DN54 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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