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DY55 BYJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,344 mi
Last recorded148,344 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 148,344 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,108 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 145,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,363 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 143,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body insecure sill to floor not welded into position (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BRAKE DISC VERY BADLY WORN RUSTED @ PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER SILL RUSTED @ HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 141,051 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 141,037 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and Nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,164 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 136,153 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 132,134 miles

Central exhaust missing

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

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 132,102 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 132,073 miles

12 seat mini bus

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 132,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,079 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

chip in windowscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,281 miles

chip in windowscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,514 miles

brake pedal rubber split slightly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 106,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber split slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,892 miles

Front imbalance 23%.

N/S rear sliding door damaged.

O/S/R wheel stiff when rotated.

Rear imbalance 56%.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,722 miles

2x chips in windscreen, both less than 10mm across.

N/S sliding door dented on outside, still opens and closes, no sharp edges.

N/S/R wheelarch dented, no sharp edges.

Slight play in N/S/F bottom balljoint.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 89,722 miles

2x chips in windscreen, both less than 10mm across.

N/S sliding door dented on outside, still opens and closes, no sharp edges.

N/S/R wheelarch dented, no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in N/S/F bottom balljoint.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,410 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 69,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

accident damage to n/s sliding door

front brake disc inner faces corroded/worn

n/s rear tyre worn low

Fail 26 Aug 2008 60,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,528 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 BYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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