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DY05 SPV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,849 mi
Last recorded167,849 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,849 miles

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,553 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,453 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,250 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,646 miles

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

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,421 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 97,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,882 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,596 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 67,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 SPV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

DY05 SPV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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