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DY05 ZDJ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,556 mi
Last recorded163,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ZDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 163,556 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 163,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 158,292 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 158,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 154,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 150,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 144,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,252 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 134,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 123,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE SEATS N/S + MIDDLE CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

N/S/R CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Pass 8 Sep 2008 118,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 70,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,490 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 9,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,927 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 8,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZDJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

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

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