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DS05 FWX

2005 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,909 mi
Last recorded190,909 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 190,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2018 190,908 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system engine bay (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 190,778 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 190,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 190,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 190,768 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Glow plug light on

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Half shafts have play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades need adjusting

Fail 20 Jun 2016 190,768 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Glow plug light on

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Half shafts have play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades need adjusting

Fail 13 Jun 2016

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play half shaft has exsivemovement (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch hole and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play half shaft has excessive movement (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge is bald

Rear chassis bolts have nuts missing(chalked)

Rear exhaust bracket not attached

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

Rear slight play in both rear half shafts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 235,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 177,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 117,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,004 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWX, 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 FWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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