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DS05 ETF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,460 mi
Last recorded152,460 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 ETF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 152,460 miles

side sills and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2022 144,216 miles

chassis and sills heavilly undersealed

small crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2021 132,829 miles

brake and clutch anti slight worn

centre prop shaft doughnut bearing partial seperation

chassis corroded heavily under sealed

front number plate deteriorated

nsf lower suspension arm rear bush partial seperation

osf wing mirror slight cracked

rear tyres getting low

rear wheel guards running close to tyres

service light on

slight bobbling on nsf seat belt

small oil leak

small stone chip in windscreen

tipper body holed and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 123,627 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

chassis corroded and heavilly undersealed

clutch anti slip missing

nsr outer tyre at 1.6mm

osf coil spring corroded

osr body support holed and corroded

prop shaft doughnut bearings u/s

small crack windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,345 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 117,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 110,561 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,998 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,998 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,528 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 ETF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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