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FV55 DYH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,381 mi
Last recorded153,381 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 153,381 miles

front pads very low

lots of corrosion underneath

n/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/f inner rack play

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2012 153,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front pads very low

lots of corrosion underneath

n/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/f inner rack play

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 130,276 miles

front pads very low

brake pipes rusting

exhaust outer skins corroding

front discs rusting

front tyres have small cuts but not to cords

n/s/f saet belt fraying

o/s/f linkrod bent

pedal rubbers worn

play in front inner rack joints

Fail 8 Apr 2011 130,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

brake pipes rusting

exhaust outer skins corroding

front discs rusting

front pads very low

front tyres have small cuts but not to cords

n/s/f saet belt fraying

o/s/f linkrod bent

pedal rubbers worn

play in front inner rack joints

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,333 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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FV55 DYH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV55 DYH, 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 FV55 DYH registered?

FV55 DYH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 DYH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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