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DY55 VLN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,345 mi
Last recorded149,345 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,345 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 146,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main runs and rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both doorsteps are slightly corroded

both front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion above both front wheels

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2019 143,576 miles

Offside Front Lower slight corrosion near doorstep/ outrigger

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2018 136,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 136,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 117,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,281 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators.

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to indicators.

brake pipes greased.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,112 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,218 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake light inop

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,437 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside faces.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,562 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 74,562 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 VLN 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 82.4%.

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 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 VLN registered?

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

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