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DS05 ETU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,746 mi
Last recorded148,746 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 148,746 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 148,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 139,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 139,457 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 133,311 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 121,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 113,179 miles

bonnet hinges are seized

front brake discs are wearing,lipped and corroding

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes are slightly corroding

o/s/f brake pipe is corroding

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 8 Jun 2010 113,161 miles

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

bonnet hinges are seized

front brake discs are wearing,lipped and corroding

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes are slightly corroding

o/s/f brake pipe is corroding

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 12 May 2009 105,699 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet hinges seizing

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroding

rear bushes on front wishbones deteriorating

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

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 ETU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS05 ETU?

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What year was DS05 ETU registered?

DS05 ETU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is DS05 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 ETU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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