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DU55 DXJ

2005 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,101 mi
Last recorded188,101 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 188,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 187,297 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 187,295 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 186,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 186,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 184,654 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 184,654 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 183,076 miles

Front both inner steps corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 176,158 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 176,152 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather hose (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 173,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 173,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 170,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 170,076 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 162,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 154,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,933 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 145,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 133,200 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 118,861 miles

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

REAR SEATS TAKEN OUT

Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,474 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 DXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU55 DXJ, 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 DXJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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