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DY55 CVU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,272 mi
Last recorded168,272 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 CVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 168,272 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mounting plates (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 167,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Fail 8 Jul 2025 167,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 28 Jun 2024 165,896 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main leg between spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 164,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 163,422 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded in front of spring anchor, not affecting chassis strength.

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded in front of spring anchor, not affecting chassis strength.

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded in front of spring anchor, not affecting chassis strength

Pass 18 Jun 2021 161,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 161,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 159,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 156,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 156,463 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn PROP BEARING [marked yellow] (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 151,918 miles

2nd back propshaft hanger has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2017 148,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 143,966 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 139,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 134,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 129,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 126,862 miles

seat belt buckle mechanism sticking

Fail 22 May 2012 126,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

seat belt buckle mechanism sticking

Pass 25 May 2011 123,575 miles

advise front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 119,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,708 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 102,555 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 CVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

DY55 CVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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