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DY55 VLW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,213 mi
Last recorded145,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VLW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 145,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,223 miles

all underbody has corrosion

inner and outer sills have corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 168,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 147,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 130,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 95,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VLW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

DY55 VLW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DY55 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 VLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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