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DY55 BXL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,108 mi
Last recorded176,108 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 176,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill below sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minimal ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 171,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin on rear silencer coming away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 167,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 164,450 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 164,450 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 159,586 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 15,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 149,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 148,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 139,977 miles

oil leak

side marker lamps showing white light

Fail 7 Jan 2015 139,977 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

oil leak

side marker lamps showing white light

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 118,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,565 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 96,014 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 96,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,783 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 94,635 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,288 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 BXL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

DY55 BXL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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