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DU55 DXY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 DXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 156,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 192,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 185,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill /outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

both front inner sills corroding. just outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Dec 2016 185,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill /outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

both front inner sills corroding. just outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Sep 2015 177,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 177,883 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 165,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 162,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 136,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 122,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s +o/s outer sills damaged

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 DXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DXY, 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 DXY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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