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DS05 ETO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

129,524 mi
Last recorded129,524 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 ETO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 129,524 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sil area corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 129,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sil area corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 128,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,806 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside inner sill corroded / holed

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear both chassis legs corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2022 127,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear both chassis legs corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,177 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 126,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,175 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 124,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,961 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 121,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 117,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,086 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 114,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,602 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres cut

Fail 2 Oct 2014 106,601 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres cut

Pass 23 Oct 2013 101,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,317 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,135 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 93,616 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,700 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 76,700 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,299 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 ETO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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