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DX54 VBV

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,519 mi
Last recorded217,519 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 217,519 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel door missing.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight corrosion to centre exhaust system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 217,519 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel door missing.

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to centre exhaust system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 196,175 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r chassie surface rust by bump stop

o/s/r chassie surface rust by bump stop

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 196,175 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r chassie surface rust by bump stop

o/s/r chassie surface rust by bump stop

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2013 196,170 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FUEL FLAP DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES, CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 177,685 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 22 Sep 2011 154,767 miles

engine has a very bad oil leak ie driping

Pass 11 Oct 2010 131,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 114,021 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,737 miles

Horn tone weak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,057 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VBV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DX54 VBV, 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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DX54 VBV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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