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DK05 BUS

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

361,800 mi
Last recorded361,800 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BUS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 361,800 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 361,610 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 355,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 350,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 349,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 338,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 323,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 293,612 miles

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

chip in windscreen

propshart bearing bush split

Fail 25 Apr 2018 293,612 miles

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

chip in windscreen

propshart bearing bush split

Pass 28 Apr 2017 269,111 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 267,540 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 267,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 266,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 264,800 miles

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 262,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 262,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 258,905 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 258,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 230,723 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 230,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 192,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 115,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r light lens cracked but still legal

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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DK05 BUS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK05 BUS, 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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DK05 BUS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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