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DY05 DBO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,989 mi
Last recorded206,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 206,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber splitting

Fail 26 Jun 2017 206,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 16 May 2016 191,986 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 191,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step and under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and floor pan by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger by spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill outrigger chassis and cross member by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and floor pan by spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill outrigger and crossmember by spring shckle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and floor pan by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

near side and offside rear inner wheel arches above axle spliting from floor pan above axle

Pass 30 Apr 2015 177,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 162,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f backing sill corroded and holed

o/s/front outer sill corroded

water leak on engine

Fail 7 May 2014 162,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f backing sill corroded and holed

o/s/front outer sill corroded

water leak on engine

Pass 8 May 2013 152,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills at front corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 152,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills at front corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 138,265 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 138,265 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 127,735 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 127,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 119,008 miles

battery light on at tickover

Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

dipstick missing

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 DBO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue 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 DY05 DBO, 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 DBO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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