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DU55 DKV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,854 mi
Last recorded195,854 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 DKV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 195,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2026 195,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 193,984 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Various corrosion marks around chassis

Fail 25 Jan 2025 193,984 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Various corrosion marks around chassis

Pass 10 Feb 2024 192,200 miles

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

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

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2023 167,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 166,003 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 165,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 161,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 158,525 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 154,269 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 143,380 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 130,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 118,077 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 118,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,858 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,355 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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DU55 DKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU55 DKV, 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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DU55 DKV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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