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DY05 SDO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,058 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak on chassis

Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak on chassis

Fail 1 Feb 2019 91,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 189,619 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

tipper bed corroded underside

Fail 20 Feb 2018

Power steering component(s) leaking by rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

tipper bed corroded underside

Pass 7 Jun 2017 183,806 miles

rear tipper body and frame corroded

under chassie corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 178,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 167,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

off side front inner washer jet not hitting windsreen

slight fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,049 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 155,049 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 130,976 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 130,976 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 114,662 miles

o/s front door catch insecure

o/s front wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,095 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 60,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SDO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

DY05 SDO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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