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DV55 XEY

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,218 mi
Last recorded157,218 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 157,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner/outer sills and inner/outer door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner/outer sills and inner/outer door steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boyh mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 154,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 149,843 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s raer chassis (6.1.A.1)

o/s and n/s of vehicle under neath showing signs of heavy corrosion

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 25 May 2016 149,843 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear inner sill under vehicle at rear (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s raer chassis (6.1.A.1)

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 18 May 2015 144,231 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 144,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 139,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 134,522 miles

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

some area of this vehicles are showing signs of corrosion that may need attention at the next mot test.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,452 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 132,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 125,039 miles

3 x Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,014 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 100,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,884 miles

slight damage tto windscreen zone b

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,472 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 XEY 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 75%.

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

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