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DS05 AWX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,637 mi
Last recorded177,637 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 177,637 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle has end float on both sides

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 177,338 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle has end float on both sides

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 156,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2013 156,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 135,633 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,515 miles

rear doors not closing properley

Fail 21 Jan 2011 112,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear doors not closing properley

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,687 miles

wipers will need replacing soon

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,298 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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DS05 AWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS05 AWX, 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 DS05 AWX registered?

DS05 AWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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