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DY05 ETR

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

197,621 mi
Last recorded197,621 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ETR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 197,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 197,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 194,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 194,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 190,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 190,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 175,907 miles

both front tyres low tread

general under body corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2014 164,606 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 164,565 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 150,212 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

both wiper blades worn

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r back plate covered in oil

Fail 21 Mar 2013 150,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn inside edges

both wiper blades worn

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r back plate covered in oil

Fail 30 Mar 2012 134,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

brake pedal rubber split

oil leak from o/s of engine, possibly from power steering pump area

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2012 134,220 miles

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

brake pedal rubber split

oil leak from o/s of engine, possibly from power steering pump area

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2011 119,861 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 119,861 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,368 miles

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

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

rear brakes only met the imbalance requirements it would appers that the braking system requers adjustment or reapairs

Fail 12 Apr 2010 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brakes only met the imbalance requirements it would appers that the braking system requers adjustment or reapairs

Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,285 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

front pads wearing low

long handbrake travel

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,652 miles

n/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre tread 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 ETR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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