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DY05 HWV

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,546 mi
Last recorded223,546 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 223,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv both chassis rails around rear bump stops showing signs of corrosion

adv ns steering rack has slight play

adv nsr lower wishbone rear bush starting to debond

adv o/s/rear half shaftb has some end float

Pass 22 May 2014 223,546 miles

adv both chassis rails around rear bump stops showing signs of corrosion

adv ns steering rack has slight play

adv nsr lower wishbone rear bush starting to debond

adv o/s/rear half shaftb has some end float

Pass 2 May 2013 202,328 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 11 May 2012 178,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 154,820 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rear leaf spring front bushs starting to perish

slight in-out movement in both rear hubs

slight play in both steering rack arms

unable to gain access to rear of van through side loading or rear doors due to van being a security van with a volt in the rear

Fail 18 May 2011 154,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear leaf spring front bushs starting to perish

slight in-out movement in both rear hubs

slight play in both steering rack arms

unable to gain access to rear of van through side loading or rear doors due to van being a security van with a volt in the rear

Pass 17 May 2010 129,262 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

high security vehicle drivers door securely security locked

Fail 14 May 2010 129,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

high security vehicle drivers door securely security locked

Pass 27 May 2009 106,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 106,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 76,667 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 HWV 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 58.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

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

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