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DY55 VLX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,737 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R w/bearing

Engine bay top chassis areas getting abit corroded

Front inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis, crossmember areas getting abit corroded in places

Front wheels abit bent at inner rims (esp N/S/F)

GENERAL LOAD BAY AREA AT UNDERRSIDE GETTING CORRODED

N/S/F inner wing/engine bay area next to washer bottle neck excessively corroded

O/S/F side indicator N/W

Small cracks at screen

Fail 28 Sep 2016 131,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/R w/bearing

Engine bay top chassis areas getting abit corroded

Front inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis, crossmember areas getting abit corroded in places

Front wheels abit bent at inner rims (esp N/S/F)

GENERAL LOAD BAY AREA AT UNDERRSIDE GETTING CORRODED

N/S/F inner wing/engine bay area next to washer bottle neck excessively corroded

O/S/F side indicator N/W

P.A.S. oil level at reservoir ON MINIMUM limit

Slight noise and movement starting at N/S/F w/bearing

Small cracks at screen

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,219 miles

rear shocks leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,354 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight crakes in off side front mirrer

slight crossion all round

slight krack in off side rear light lens

Fail 12 Nov 2014 133,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight crakes in off side front mirrer

slight crossion all round

slight krack in off side rear light lens

Pass 12 Nov 2013 119,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 119,858 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,432 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,348 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,833 miles

both cab roof lights not working

cut in nearside rear outer tyre`s sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 45,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

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