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DY55 BXC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 164,717 miles

Rear prop shaft centre bearing worn

both front brake discs worn

engine oil leak

front centre seat belt not tested.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 164,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

engine oil leak

front centre seat belt not tested.

Rear prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 155,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 155,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 148,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 148,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 140,452 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 140,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 133,076 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 133,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,894 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 69,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXC, 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 DY55 BXC registered?

DY55 BXC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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