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DV05 LXY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

252,013 mi
Last recorded252,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 252,013 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 242,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 234,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 230,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 230,630 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 208,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 208,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 179,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 177,300 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 159,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 148,546 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 148,552 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 143,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 133,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 118,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 98,044 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 85,091 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 69,685 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2006 54,632 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 LXY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

DV05 LXY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DV05 LXY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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