CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV55 AHO

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

197,881 mi
Last recorded197,881 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 AHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 197,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 195,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 195,422 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail and inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis between spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 194,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Several areas of chassis corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jul 2023 194,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Several areas of chassis corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jul 2022 192,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 192,603 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 189,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 189,392 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 184,132 miles

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

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

welding covered with underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2020 184,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 180,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s underbody sill/door step (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking breather pipe (7.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front inner sill holed in no prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner/outer sill corroded in no prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner sill holed not in any prescribed area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 114,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front inner sill holed in no prescribed area

Nearside Rear inner/outer sill corroded in no prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner sill holed not in any prescribed area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper and lower (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016
Fail 9 Mar 2016

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,957 miles

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENSE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,410 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 65,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,145 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,403 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV55 AHO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DV55 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV55 AHO?

You can check the full history of DV55 AHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV55 AHO registered?

DV55 AHO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DV55 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 AHO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV55 AHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV55 AHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.