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DU55 SKZ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,251 miles

some prep work for welding near side front not reduced strenth

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,251 miles

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

some prep work for welding near side front not reduced strenth

Pass 10 Dec 2016 71,878 miles

rear out riggers rusty shailing both front door steps/outer sills corroded out of test area this test

Fail 26 Nov 2016 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side panal (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side panal (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front lower door steps back of sill corroded out of test area

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch holed in centre (2.4.A.3)

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

strong advise offside step & inner step corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of rear inner wheel arch holed by spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner wheel arch by rear spring hanger holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear wheel arch holed in centre (2.4.A.3)

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

strong advise offside step & inner step corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 61,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion LOWER BODY SILL AREA (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,879 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 57,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,168 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust outer skin split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,777 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin split

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,341 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

front brake discs very worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 36,341 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

front brake discs very worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,531 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 SKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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