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DE05 JDE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,330 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,576 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Very slight play in steering rack/arm on offside front felt on turn plates

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,067 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted to all rear passenger seats

Pass 14 May 2009 42,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 27 May 2008 35,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

five child seats fitted (all middle row and outer rear seats)

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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DE05 JDE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE05 JDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 JDE registered?

DE05 JDE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is DE05 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 JDE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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