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DU55 KVJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,891 mi
Last recorded106,891 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 KVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,891 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 106,798 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s rear wheel aches to floor corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 105,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear wheel aches to floor corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill by front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger in front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill by front of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,738 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,403 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,501 miles

very slight inbalance of front brakes of 24%

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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