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DV55 XCH

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,270 mi
Last recorded148,270 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 148,270 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 143,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle under sealed unable to see method of repair

Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded center main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel has slight noise when rotated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

marks on windscreen

underside corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 139,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded center main under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

marks on windscreen

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 139,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded center main under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

marks on windscreen

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

underside corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 135,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

underside corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres close to wear marks .

nearside rear service brake slight slow to operate ?

Pass 27 Nov 2012 126,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres close to wear marks ?

main brake pipes & front brake pipes showing corrosion ?

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust silencer showing corrosion

marks on windscreen ?

offside front cv boot "damp"

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in steering rack .

surface rust on underbody of vehicle .

travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Dec 2010 104,556 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,398 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,398 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,734 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,679 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 XCH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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