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DY05 HVV

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,966 mi
Last recorded269,966 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 HVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 269,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 269,966 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 243,358 miles

drivers seat loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 215,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 192,861 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 192,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 159,966 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,259 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,428 miles

automatic transmission fluid leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2009 109,308 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

automatic transmission fluid leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,728 miles

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

postal security van, side door no longer used as door, bolted and secured from inside so unable to check behind door.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 82,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

postal security van, side door no longer used as door, bolted and secured from inside so unable to check behind door.

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 HVV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

DY05 HVV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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