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DY55 CVG

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,823 mi
Last recorded46,823 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 CVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 46,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2bits (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/75/16c (4.1.E.1)

all of vehicle heavy with corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 133,295 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 133,185 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s step rusty

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,866 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 108,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank breather pipe perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,761 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 101,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 91,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,958 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 CVG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

DY55 CVG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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