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DY05 SGU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,318 mi
Last recorded124,318 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill has excessive corrosion not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

excessive corrosion on both sides inner sills, not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2018 116,159 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has crack (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front both o/s and n/s front door steps inner rusting heavily

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fan belt wearing

Fail 7 Apr 2018 116,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has crack (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front both o/s and n/s front door steps inner rusting heavily

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fan belt wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 111,622 miles

Advise; all rear chassis members starting to corrode/ both nearside and offside inner body sill starting to corrode.

Advise; all rear chassis members starting to corrode/ both nearside and offside inner body sill starting to corrode.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides @wishbone] (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,201 miles

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

both lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,863 miles

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

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

end float detected at both sides rear hub assemblies not considered to be excessive

Fail 28 Mar 2015 97,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

end float detected at both sides rear hub assemblies not considered to be excessive

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,003 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 88,997 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,565 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/and n/s lower arm rear bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 63,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,832 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 45,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 45,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,390 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,012 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 SGU 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 72.2%.

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 SGU, 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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DY05 SGU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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