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DS05 FWO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,550 mi
Last recorded166,550 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 166,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 165,424 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 165,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 164,865 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 164,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

steering ignition lock does not operate as intended

Pass 9 Nov 2022

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 162,509 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 159,061 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 159,016 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 157,210 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 153,716 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak major ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 153,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak major ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 1 Feb 2016 148,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

prop mounting rubber worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wiper x2

Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 145,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 139,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 127,674 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 127,674 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 120,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,359 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,249 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 FWO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FWO, 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 FWO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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