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DU55 KVT

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,482 mi
Last recorded132,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 132,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine malfuncion light on

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 132,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine malfuncion light on

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall

n/s/f tyre outer wall perished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,211 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R tyre under inflated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,606 miles

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

nearside front body bolt loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall small cut

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,596 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front body bolt loose

nearside rear tyre sidewall small cut

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,154 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n\s\r tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,154 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n\s\r tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 26 May 2010 51,993 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,484 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008
Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,763 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 KVT is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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