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DY05 HWZ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,846 mi
Last recorded226,846 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 226,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in o/s/f steering side arm.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 206,198 miles

slight movement in o/s steering arm

prop-shaft, rear centre bearing mount split away from housing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 206,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement in o/s steering arm

prop-shaft, rear centre bearing mount split away from housing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 188,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/front tyre showing wear inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 167,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 144,525 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear spring rear bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 117,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2008 83,157 miles

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

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 HWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

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

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