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DV05 LWY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,844 mi
Last recorded108,844 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,844 miles

N/S/F SILL DAMAGED AT JACKING POINT

O/S/F SILL DAMAGED AT JACKING POINT

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F SILL DAMAGED AT JACKING POINT

O/S/F SILL DAMAGED AT JACKING POINT

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SECOND ECHAUST CENTRE BOX OUTER SHEET CORRODED AND INSECURE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,942 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 103,942 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX STARTING TO PERISH

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,214 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 91,214 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,897 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 40,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,592 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 LWY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

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

Is DV05 LWY safe to buy?

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