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DV55 WZN

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

211,278 mi
Last recorded211,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 211,278 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 193,316 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 193,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 192,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake performance requires adjustment soon

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 19 May 2018 179,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion Near side and off side outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Off side front wheel well area (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Under body, welding been under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage Box section above rear axle (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 179,631 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Off side front (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low Near side front (1.8)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Off side rear box section to sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Near side suspension mount area (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Off side rear suspension area (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion Near side and off side outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Off side front wheel well area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage Box section above rear axle (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 172,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 168,795 miles

N/S/F step area corroding.

N/S/R sill corroding.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 148,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 148,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 131,689 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust back box in poor condition

light corrosion to the unerside of vehicle in general

no spare wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,736 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 99,763 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 86,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,695 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 58,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 41,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,763 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 WZN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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