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DS05 AWU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,041 mi
Last recorded191,041 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 191,041 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 191,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 190,679 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 190,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 189,291 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 189,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 186,382 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 186,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 180,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 180,666 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 177,539 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 177,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 176,383 miles

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on outer edge

r/n/s & r/o/s chassis corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2017 176,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & bald on outer edge

r/n/s & r/o/s chassis corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2016 170,671 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pedal ant-slip worn

slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 22 Nov 2016 170,671 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both...across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pedal ant-slip worn

slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Pass 27 Nov 2015 166,394 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

brake pipes across rear axle corroding

centre prop shaft bearing worn

oil leak

r/n/s & r/o/s chassis corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2015 166,394 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

brake pipes across rear axle corroding

centre prop shaft bearing worn

oil leak

r/n/s & r/o/s chassis corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2014 160,570 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes across axle corroding

f/n/s tyre worn on innere edge

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2014 160,570 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

both rear brake pipes across axle corroding

f/n/s tyre worn on innere edge

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

f/o/s tyre bald on inner edge

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2013 136,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

center exhaust box cover corroded

spanner light is on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 136,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

center exhaust box cover corroded

spanner light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,670 miles

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,743 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 65,439 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DS05 AWU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DS05 AWU, 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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DS05 AWU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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