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DV05 XFC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

291,798 mi
Last recorded291,798 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XFC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 291,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 277,747 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 275,138 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

rear chassis surface rust.

rear cross member surface rust.

Fail 10 Feb 2024 275,138 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

rear chassis surface rust.

rear cross member surface rust.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 271,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member surface rust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 266,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 260,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 260,915 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 253,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 241,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 198,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 191,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 150,735 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 147,252 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 139,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,758 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 121,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 196,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 170,230 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,645 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 118,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 8 May 2008 104,289 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 104,250 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

long handbrake travel

surface rust on exaust

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 XFC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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