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DY05 DFO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DFO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 126,840 miles

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

both front lower arms rear bush's perished

vehicle heavily corroded underneath

Fail 5 May 2017 126,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Bottom arm back bushes split

Nearside rear closing panel corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,838 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in thick under seal unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,057 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 114,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,804 miles

nail osr tyre tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,555 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2009 48,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs and pads wearing low

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 DFO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY05 DFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 DFO registered?

DY05 DFO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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