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DS05 EUC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,385 mi
Last recorded191,385 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 191,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,237 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 186,165 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 182,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 180,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 178,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 175,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 172,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal slightly damp

Offside Front Upper chassis rail corroded ,

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 169,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion on both steps under body

Fail 25 Jul 2018 169,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion on both steps under body

Pass 24 Jul 2017 166,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 163,707 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 160,748 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 157,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 154,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 151,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 144,469 miles

offside reverse light not working

Fail 8 Jul 2011 144,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

offside reverse light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2010 121,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 121,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,028 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 69,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R INNER TYRE FLAT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,747 miles

O/S/R INNER TYRE FLAT

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 EUC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC registered?

DS05 EUC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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