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DY55 OTH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 74,332 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,701 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Lower Position lamp incorrect colour side marker lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 68,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading9.40 limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Lower Position lamp incorrect colour side marker lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,605 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 66,600 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of sill in wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 65,223 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear black bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill under side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row 2

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear black bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside and chassis rails though not affecting vehicle structure

Fail 4 Jul 2022 60,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside and chassis rails though not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,996 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,744 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear quarter panel holed but not with a prescribed area

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear outriggers near leaf spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 59,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear quarter panel holed but not with a prescribed area

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear outriggers near leaf spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 57,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside interior yellow handle upper support snapped

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 11,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 11,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,598 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 6,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 6,419 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 3,488 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 OTH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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