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DS05 GUX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 112,859 miles

Chassis is corroded

Chip in the windscreen

Inner sills are corroded

Play in the front offside steering arm

Rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear inner wheel arches are corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 112,855 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chip in the windscreen

Inner sills are corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in the front offside steering arm

Rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,370 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills

Fail 8 Nov 2017 109,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both centre exhaust silencers corroded

Corrosion to floor and chassis

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust centre box outer case excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 94,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 94,787 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill near side door mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill within 30cm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,059 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 85,059 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,226 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,417 miles

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

o/s front windscreen wiper clip deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,458 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 34,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,966 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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 GUX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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