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DU55 DXR

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,777 mi
Last recorded176,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 176,777 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 176,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 175,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 174,341 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 172,830 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 171,890 miles

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

OSF INNER ARCH CORRODED

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 171,890 miles

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

OSF INNER ARCH CORRODED

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 170,126 miles

Floor not fully secure Driver step corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 168,618 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

osf panel under bonnet holed

play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 11 Feb 2019 168,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

general underbody corrosion

osf panel under bonnet holed

play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 3 Feb 2018 167,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 166,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 163,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 163,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) front bush (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 152,436 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 152,436 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 141,905 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 141,905 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 101,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,070 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,399 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,979 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 DXR is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DXR, 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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What year was DU55 DXR registered?

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

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