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DV05 XBX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,975 mi
Last recorded279,975 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 279,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion all four wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 279,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion all four wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 265,705 miles

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

n/s sill slight corrosion

o/s/f wiper arm slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2014 265,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

n/s sill slight corrosion

o/s/f wiper arm slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2013 241,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION IN N/S SILL

Fail 30 Aug 2012 213,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

towbar socket cover missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 213,896 miles

towbar socket cover missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 185,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 185,025 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 152,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 117,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,950 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 XBX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBX, 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 XBX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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