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DY05 CZV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 148,294 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024

Anti-lock braking system component missing (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022
Fail 2 Feb 2022

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2020 94,307 miles

n/s and o/s chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 body out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s chassis corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,162 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch not within 30cm of any components (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch not within 30cm of components (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,162 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (rear of lights) (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering wing wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of cab to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of cab to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 80,002 miles

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OFF FRONT CAB AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 3 May 2017 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AND SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OF FRONT CAB AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AND SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OFF FRONT CAB AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 73,371 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 73,368 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both front tyres wearing at inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 66,890 miles

corrosion on both sills no holes/

small chip in front windscreen/

Pass 20 May 2014 60,100 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 60,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/f outer tyre wornon edge

Pass 13 May 2013 49,623 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

tipper body ram seals leaking

vehicle under structure in general poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 49,618 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

tipper body ram seals leaking

vehicle under structure in general poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 42,716 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 42,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 38,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 38,757 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 32,567 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 32,567 miles

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 25,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 25,505 miles

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,201 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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DY05 CZV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DY05 CZV, 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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DY05 CZV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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