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DY55 VLP

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear chassis corroded at bump stop

offside rear hub damp

Fail 5 Mar 2018 89,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear chassis corroded at bump stop

offside rear hub damp

Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear hub slight oil weep

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,514 miles

offside rear hub slight oil weep

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

gearbox mout worn

Pass 22 May 2013 80,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil ? leak on offside rear brake drum.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,675 miles

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

Front tyre wearing on inner edges-O/Side nearly on canvas.

Fail 30 May 2012 75,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyre wearing on inner edges-O/Side nearly on canvas.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,870 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,546 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 VLP is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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