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DY55 BWA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,883 mi
Last recorded67,883 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,883 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,064 miles

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Exhaust corroded and has a slight leak

Front tyres perished

General underside corrosion

Large oil leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Prop bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres worn uneven, OS worn outer sidewall

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Suspect earth issue (1.7.5a)

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Exhaust corroded and has a slight leak

Front tyres perished

General underside corrosion

Large oil leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Prop bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres worn uneven, OS worn outer sidewall

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,912 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres badly perished 215/75r16c

Nearside Rear has side wall damage

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but outside off suspension area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both have end float movement (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres badly perished 215/75r16c

Nearside Rear has side wall damage

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but outside off suspension area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both have end float movement (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,838 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished 215/75r16

Nearside Rear side play detected suspect half shaft end float

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear side play detected suspect half shaft end float

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth and split

oil leaks

surface corrosion through out chassis

Fail 25 Jan 2016 160,838 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure seat back to base frame broken (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished 215/75r16

Nearside Rear side play detected suspect half shaft end float

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear side play detected suspect half shaft end float

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth and split

oil leaks

surface corrosion through out chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2015 158,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play /movement in both rear half shafts.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 158,516 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play /movement in both rear half shafts.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 143,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 143,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,928 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 123,928 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,551 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

n/s rear foot and handbrake perfomance slightly low, recommend brake adjusted in drum.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low.

n/s rear foot and handbrake perfomance slightly low, recommend brake adjusted in drum.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,994 miles

both front tyre wearing on outer edges and getting close to limit.

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,160 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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DY55 BWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY55 BWA, 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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DY55 BWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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