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DV55 MXW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,313 mi
Last recorded149,313 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MXW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 149,313 miles

2 x front suspension arms- bushes deteriorated

front bumper damaged

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre- 205 65 16

oil leak

vehicle structure corrosion + seals

Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills + surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 145,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills + surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 140,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre slighty worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slighty perishing on side wall

Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre slighty worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slighty perishing on side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 109,646 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,215 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,204 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 84,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,845 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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DV55 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DV55 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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