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DY55 YCU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,747 miles

advise corrosion on exhaust

advise corrosion on front discs

advise corrosion on sills

advise widespread corrosion on underside

Fail 24 Apr 2015 109,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion on exhaust

advise corrosion on front discs

advise corrosion on sills

advise widespread corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,811 miles

advise corrosion on underside

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise corrosion on front discs

advise corrosion on nea and off side inner and outter sills

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,625 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,278 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,278 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,836 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 52,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 YCU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

DY55 YCU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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