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DY05 VZO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,869 mi
Last recorded170,869 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 170,869 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 167,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 163,121 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 163,121 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 158,904 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 158,761 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven park brake (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and step (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch to sill return (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch to sill return (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal anti slip incomplete

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 155,367 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 155,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not structural

Pass 15 Apr 2014 150,864 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 150,864 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 145,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 145,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 141,104 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 141,104 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 136,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,232 miles

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

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

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)

slight misting of oil on steering rack pinion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 131,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 111,798 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,478 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 92,478 miles

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

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

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 VZO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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