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DV55 XEJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,692 mi
Last recorded172,692 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 172,692 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 165,002 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

o/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/unbonding but has no excessive movement

oil leak around engine area

slight damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 165,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated/unbonding but has no excessive movement

oil leak around engine area

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight damage to drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 150,029 miles

hifgr brake travelhigh

nearside front trye worn on edges and getting low

slight binding on nearside rear wheel

slight play in nearside front rackend

Fail 16 Dec 2013 150,029 miles

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

hifgr brake travelhigh

nearside front trye worn on edges and getting low

slight binding on nearside rear wheel

slight play in nearside front rackend

Pass 11 Dec 2012 144,544 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corosion starting in a few areas,n/s sill etc

Pass 23 Nov 2011 131,727 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 131,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,105 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 90,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 71,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,127 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 49,127 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,585 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 XEJ 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 62.5%.

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

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