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DV55 XAA

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,558 mi
Last recorded288,558 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 288,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner step floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above leaf spring x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheelarch at front, middle and back x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember behind wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheelarch at front, middle x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected Excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under vehicle corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 268,012 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boith rear inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 245,424 miles

n/s and o/s inner steps corroded

n/s centre and rear outer sill corroded

n/s/f ,centre and rear inner sill excessively corrode

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s rear ,centre and front inner sill corroded

o/s/f ,centre and rear outer sill corroded

rear crossmember excessively corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 245,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s inner steps corroded

n/s centre and rear outer sill corroded

n/s/f ,centre and rear inner sill excessively corrode

o/s rear ,centre and front inner sill corroded

o/s/f ,centre and rear outer sill corroded

rear crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 223,346 miles

Offside o/s inner sill excessively corroded x2

centre seatbelt webbing frayed

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Feb 2016 223,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside o/s inner sill excessively corroded x2

centre seatbelt webbing frayed

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2015 197,558 miles

front brake pads on limit

Fail 13 Feb 2015 197,558 miles

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

front brake pads on limit

Fail 4 Feb 2014 171,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 171,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 141,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 121,055 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 109,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,828 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 78,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades are just starting to smear sceen.

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 XAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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