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DS05 AXB

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,672 mi
Last recorded171,672 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 171,672 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 171,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,812 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 151,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,767 miles

Both wing mirrors cracked

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)

Some corrosion to both outer sills

Some pitting of both front discs

Fail 16 Jan 2013 126,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Both wing mirrors cracked

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)

Some corrosion to both outer sills

Some pitting of both front discs

Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,235 miles

Both N/S and O/S/F door mirrors cracked and damage.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 115,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both N/S and O/S/F door mirrors cracked and damage.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 83,544 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,544 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,876 miles

1. Both rear tyre valves starting to perish 2.surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,876 miles

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

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

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

1. Both rear tyre valves starting to perish 2.surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,735 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 AXB 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 53.8%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB registered?

DS05 AXB is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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