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DV55 XDE

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,198 mi
Last recorded160,198 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 160,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 156,209 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 156,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,978 miles

general under body condition

Fail 28 Nov 2017 151,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger in front of rear axle around suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing several places (2.4.A.3)

both rear archs to floor

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front chassis rail corroding

nearside rear brake pipe coreroding

Pass 21 Dec 2016 148,385 miles

crossmember in front of rear axle corroding

nearside rear outrigger corroding

offside front inner wing

offside sill corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 148,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

crossmember in front of rear axle corroding

nearside rear outrigger corroding

offside front inner wing

offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,901 miles

both understeps corroded

brake pipes under bonnet corroding [bulkhead]

nearside front chassis damaged

nearside outrigger in front of rear axle

rear crossmember

Fail 30 Nov 2015 144,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger in front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

brake pipes under bonnet corroding [bulkhead]

nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2014 139,914 miles

nearside rear brake pipe

rear crossmember condition

Pass 20 Nov 2013 134,213 miles

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 13 Nov 2013 134,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,281 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 104,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 104,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 82,089 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,275 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,181 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 39,181 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

ADVISE, TURBO INTERCOOLER FRACTURED AND BLOWING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,603 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 XDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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