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DV05 LWL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,295 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,101 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,303 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jun 2016 100,171 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,050 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,549 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,401 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,799 miles

engine oil leak. req attention

n/s mirror cracked. req attention

pedal rubber split. req attention

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

engine oil leak. req attention

n/s mirror cracked. req attention

pedal rubber split. req attention

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,934 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,580 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,973 miles

Back of vehicle is ply lined

O/S/F tyre is wearing on inside edge

slight atf leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 42,973 miles

Back of vehicle is ply lined

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F tyre is wearing on inside edge

slight atf leak

Pass 30 May 2008 29,393 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 LWL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LWL, 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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DV05 LWL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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