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DV05 XCB

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,990 mi
Last recorded228,990 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XCB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 228,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion repair various on and near prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2019 224,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2019 224,723 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing rubber mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2018 213,996 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 200,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 191,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (1.1.A.3f)

nearside side marker lamp not working

prop shaft centre bearing deteriorating

some play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Apr 2015 184,172 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside centre side marker lamp broken

offside front seat belt housing broken but operation not impaired

Pass 24 Apr 2014 173,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad worn through on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 158,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 148,049 miles

cut in tread of nearside rear outer tyre,on limit

screw in nearside rear inner tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2012 148,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in tread of nearside rear outer tyre,on limit

screw in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,012 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside front seat runners worn

Fail 26 Apr 2010 118,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 118,695 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 118,556 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 118,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,572 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f bumper reflector missing

Fail 25 Feb 2008 93,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f bumper reflector missing

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 XCB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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