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DY05 VZV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,892 mi
Last recorded138,892 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 138,888 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both outline markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high manual adjustment tried, did not work (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working both markers, front marker housing is completel broken, no lens present (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 137,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,958 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 136,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 125,980 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion outer seal holed and rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step area slightly rusty but not with in 30cm of structure (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,159 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,159 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,441 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 100,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,524 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 191,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,334 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 70,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,408 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 53,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 53,015 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 56,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,087 miles

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

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 VZV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

DY05 VZV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 VZV safe to buy?

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