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DY55 VLL

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,198 mi
Last recorded155,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 155,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 155,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,965 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 154,952 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 154,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 154,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 153,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 150,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 150,013 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 148,908 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 148,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 147,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 145,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 100,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,283 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 VLL is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

DY55 VLL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VLL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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