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DX54 UTT

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,914 mi
Last recorded211,914 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 UTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 211,914 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 211,914 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 187,899 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin pulling away

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2013 187,899 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust box outer skin pulling away

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2012 178,241 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 162,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 162,188 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 141,953 miles

n/s/f bumper damage

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 97,273 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 97,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,322 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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DX54 UTT is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DX54 UTT, 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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What year was DX54 UTT registered?

DX54 UTT is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is DX54 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 UTT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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