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DV05 XFA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,565 mi
Last recorded128,565 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,565 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 173,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

General Under-Body Corrosion

Oil leak ()

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 173,802 miles

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Fuel pipe leaking around tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot /sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion through out vehicle and arches

Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,605 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

corrosion on chassis members load beering points

corrosion on o/s/r inner wheel arch

exhaust corroding

front lower arms bushes cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall poor requires attention

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

outer sills corroded

rear brakes noisey

stone chip in screen not effecting drivers view

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 153,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

corrosion on chassis members load beering points

exhaust corroding

front lower arms bushes cracking

n/s/r tyre side wall poor requires attention

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

outer sills corroded

rear brakes noisey

stone chip in screen not effecting drivers view

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 134,624 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2014 134,624 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 116,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 104,969 miles

n/s sill damaged / front disc worn .

Fail 24 May 2012 104,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s sill damaged / front disc worn .

Pass 24 May 2011 94,418 miles

brake pedal rubber poor/ n/s/f link bolt bent/ front discs poor/ front tyres poor

Fail 24 May 2011 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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)

brake pedal rubber poor/ n/s/f link bolt bent/ front discs poor/ front tyres poor

Pass 13 May 2010 76,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 37,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 37,224 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 XFA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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