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DY05 WAA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,071 mi
Last recorded138,071 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting drivers' view of the road (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 138,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting drivers' view of the road (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 137,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside door steps corroded outside prescribed area for test

windscreen damaged but not affecting driver's view of the road

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,945 miles

Nearside n/s & O/S sills corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 132,945 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside n/s & O/S sills corroded

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 122,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advise front bumper repair

outer sills corroded but not affecting steering or suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,977 miles

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

advise front bumper repair

outer sills corroded but not affecting steering or suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,401 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/F tyre BADLY worn on edges.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,327 miles

advise; rear brakes very noisey

Fail 9 Mar 2009 85,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,924 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 WAA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

DY05 WAA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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