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DS05 ETJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,806 mi
Last recorded203,806 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 203,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

​​​​vehicle chassis or structure/suspension components /sub-frames and brake pipes covered in underseal or other material.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 202,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,201 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 160,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 139,232 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Stone chip windscreen

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,823 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,623 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,608 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,747 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,452 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight crack in front no plate

Fail 6 Jan 2010 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight crack in front no plate

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,548 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

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 ETJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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