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DY05 HWB

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

337,732 mi
Last recorded337,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 337,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has two cracks present ns and os lower. cracks do not interfere with driver view of the road at time of test

Pass 3 May 2013 306,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 306,326 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2012 262,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 262,281 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 215,276 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 165,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 122,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 84,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 84,438 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 HWB is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc 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 HWB, 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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What year was DY05 HWB registered?

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

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