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DY55 BWU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2020 165,879 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to cleanly rev engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis,inner wings,crossmemebers,outriggers inner sills,sills,floor and cab corroded

nearside step corroded and holed

offsude rear side marker not working

rear springs slightly splayed

Pass 14 Jan 2019 164,330 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 164,290 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing center bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed near spring hanger n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended driver seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded and holed next to patch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft likely to become detached bolt missing out of front u j (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 237,678 miles

gearbox mounts loose propshaft loose

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 237,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

gearbox mounts loose propshaft loose

Pass 9 Nov 2016 224,691 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 209,870 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2015 209,852 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary fuel cap (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember marked yellow (3.1.9)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2014 190,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 190,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 174,856 miles

nsf tyre tread borderline

nsr tyre outer wall slight damage

osf tyre slight inner wear

slight movement nsf inner steering rack joint

small split lower screen

Fail 8 Nov 2013 174,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

nsf tyre tread borderline

nsr tyre outer wall slight damage

osf tyre slight inner wear

slight movement nsf inner steering rack joint

small split lower screen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 169,293 miles

lower screen split

Fail 15 Aug 2012 169,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower screen split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 158,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 140,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,460 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,328 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 BWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White 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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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