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DU55 KVE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,783 mi
Last recorded175,783 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 175,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 172,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 172,372 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 170,601 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 170,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, step area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, various areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 164,917 miles

corrosion osf chassis leg in engine bay. nsf brake pipe corroded. corrosion on rear brake pipe. nail in nsr inner tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,618 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 123,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,908 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,201 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,590 miles

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

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

clutch pedal antislip worn smooth

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,090 miles

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth and split

nsr wheel arch broken

Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth and split

nsr wheel arch broken

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,233 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber worn out

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 7 Aug 2009 57,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber worn out

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,943 miles

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

both n/s/r tyres have nails in

n/s/r mudguard front section missing

o/s/r mud guard has split in front section

Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,943 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both n/s/r tyres have nails in

n/s/r mudguard front section missing

o/s/r mud guard has split in front section

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 KVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KVE, 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 KVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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