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DV05 XEN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,233 mi
Last recorded161,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 161,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 147,990 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 119,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 109,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighhtly corroded

glow plug light on

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 109,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighhtly corroded

glow plug light on

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,726 miles

o/s n/s outer sills & inner sills rusty

o/s rear lower arch rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front brakes uneven wear

o/s n/s outer sills & inner sills rusty

o/s rear lower arch rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,658 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 79,654 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,286 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,286 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XEN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 XEN, 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 XEN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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