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DY55 ZXS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,898 mi
Last recorded176,898 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 176,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides front inner wings covered with heavily sealant

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

Fail 3 Apr 2021 176,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides front inner wings covered with heavily sealant

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

Fail 1 Apr 2021 176,895 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIE SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS & SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect CORODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 171,389 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside drivers step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 171,389 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside drivers step corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 168,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded and outer skin flaking away but not blowing

Fail 3 Feb 2019 168,749 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded and outer skin flaking away but not blowing

Pass 24 Jan 2018 164,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis above axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 161,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 155,411 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 155,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 151,731 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 151,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 148,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 148,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 141,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 132,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 117,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,381 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,794 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 ZXS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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