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DS05 FSE

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,879 mi
Last recorded113,879 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,368 miles

Drivers entrance step slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s inner sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 109,257 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

N/s inner sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 107,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,301 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear outer tyre cut no cords exposed

Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear outer tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 31 May 2016 101,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has very deep cut in side wall but no plys or cords exposed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,992 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,992 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,457 miles

corrosion starting in the area of nsr spring mounting

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,083 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,307 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,482 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,384 miles

some seat belts scuffed and damaged near to limit at test

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,585 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 FSE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FSE, 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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What year was DS05 FSE registered?

DS05 FSE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is DS05 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 FSE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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