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DV55 AUE

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 AUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 152,512 miles

general rust under body

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 152,512 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both sides (6.1.B.2)

general rust under body

Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 150,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,376 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,375 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 136,685 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,634 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2013 127,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general body corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2012 115,925 miles

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

slight spell of diesel under the bonnet but no leak found

Pass 30 Sep 2012 115,925 miles

slight spell of diesel under the bonnet but no leak found

Pass 16 Oct 2011 111,083 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 111,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 103,173 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Fail 26 Oct 2010 103,173 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 AUE is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AUE, 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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DV55 AUE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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