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DS05 FUW

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,626 mi
Last recorded84,626 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

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

Offside Reveresing lamp not working

Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly

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

Offside Reveresing lamp not working

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 182,191 miles

offside reverse light not working

Fail 7 Sep 2018 182,191 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside reverse light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2017 175,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 175,153 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 169,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 160,321 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 144,644 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 144,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,425 miles

nearside rear sliding door internal door handle damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,557 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,557 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,947 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,872 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 19,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FUW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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