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DS05 ETX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,279 mi
Last recorded152,279 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 152,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 152,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,716 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 142,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 126,987 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 125,620 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 125,583 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2015 111,352 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 111,352 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,788 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,256 miles

nearside front tyre has a screw in its tread

play in rear prop shaft universal joint

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,815 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ETX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ETX, 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

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What year was DS05 ETX registered?

DS05 ETX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is DS05 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 ETX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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