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DY05 HXE

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

272,470 mi
Last recorded272,470 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 272,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 246,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 213,842 miles

all brake pipes treated in copper grease

rear gearbox seal leaking

slight inter action on rear lights

Pass 30 Mar 2011 186,570 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.M/MENT AT REAR WHEELS/DIFF.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 151,261 miles

AS PREVIOUS

Fail 17 Mar 2010 151,203 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

ENGINE/ TRANS LEAKS.

N/S WIPER POOR. SIDEPLAY AT REAR WHEELS(DIFF)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 120,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,200 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 HXE 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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

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

Is DY05 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 HXE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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