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DV55 AHY

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,511 mi
Last recorded140,511 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 AHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/ mirror glass cracked, but visable to see through

steering rack noisy

Fail 6 Mar 2012 140,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/ mirror glass cracked, but visable to see through

steering rack noisy

Fail 20 Jan 2011 120,971 miles

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

both sill edges damaged at front

rear bumper brakets have 1 bolt missing on both sides

rear crossmember damaged slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2011 120,971 miles

both sill edges damaged at front

rear bumper brakets have 1 bolt missing on both sides

rear crossmember damaged slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 112,013 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 112,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 102,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 757,889 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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DV55 AHY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AHY, 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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What year was DV55 AHY registered?

DV55 AHY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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