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DV05 YHU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

163,038 mi
Last recorded163,038 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 163,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 157,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both roll bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arm inner joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills and arches all under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both roll bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering arm inner joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills and arches all under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill is corroded at front and bit at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded near chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear of the two bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side has surface corrosion all over

Pass 8 Jun 2022 156,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis has corrosion around front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch corroded in a few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 156,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis has corrosion around front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch corroded in a few places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side has corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Spring eye bush

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Spring eye bush

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,200 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 133,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 117,366 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 117,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 101,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 101,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 88,176 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 88,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 74,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 50,490 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 43,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,527 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to rust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,716 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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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