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DS05 FWA

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,231 mi
Last recorded75,231 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 75,231 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipe to steering rack heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened mount point corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition underside of step area corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and sill area corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 75,146 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 74,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACE RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACE RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded STEEL PIPE TO RACK RUSTY (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 74,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDERSIDE 0F STEP/SILL AREA CORRODED WITHIN SEATBELT PRESCRIBED AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS RUSTY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACE RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACE RUSTY ON INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded STEEL PIPE TO RACK RUSTY (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,041 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle/ various.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on underside of vehicle/ various.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 72,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 72,877 miles

Battery insecure Stay bar and cover removed. (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,947 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,027 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,885 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 7,331 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 7,331 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,136 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 FWA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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