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DY55 VMC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

263,489 mi
Last recorded263,489 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 263,489 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 263,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 247,858 miles

oil leak.n/s/r hub seal leak.handbrake has a long travel.n/s/r lamp damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 231,614 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 231,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 212,985 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 212,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2013 184,362 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 184,362 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 161,546 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 161,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,851 miles

Brake pedal pad worn.

Damaged/cracked fgront number plate,

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 136,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brake pedal pad worn.

Damaged/cracked fgront number plate,

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 114,158 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,806 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 90,806 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,984 miles

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

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

excessive play in viscous fan hub

n/s/r hub seal weeping

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 VMC 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 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

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

Is DY55 VMC safe to buy?

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