MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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