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DV05 LVE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,479 mi
Last recorded195,479 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 195,479 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 195,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Near side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 177,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 176,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 155,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 155,479 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 131,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 131,817 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Off side lower arm ball joint boot split.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,968 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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DV05 LVE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DV05 LVE, 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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What year was DV05 LVE registered?

DV05 LVE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is DV05 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 LVE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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