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DV55 NWU

2005 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

244,825 mi
Last recorded244,825 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 NWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 244,825 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 226,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 208,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 188,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 167,632 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 167,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 144,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2011 144,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 128,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 128,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 103,556 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 103,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 78,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 78,254 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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 NWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NWU, 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

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What year was DV55 NWU registered?

DV55 NWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is DV55 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 NWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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