MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/rear (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by front wheel and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails by rear shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns/os spring shackle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis rails has been repaired covered in underseal
both inner sills been repaired/welded covered in underseal
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis rails has been repaired covered in underseal
both inner sills been repaired/welded covered in underseal
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near leaf spring bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter/out-rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter/out-rigger (2.4.A.3)
nearside front inner sill heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre cracking
outer sills on both sides heavily corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of rear tyres (side wall perish cracks).
general condition of underside (rusty) .
nearside steering arm on , steering rack play form inner ball joint .
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of rear tyres (side wall perish cracks).
front fog lights not working .
general condition of underside (rusty) .
nearside steering arm on , steering rack play form inner ball joint .
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
condition of footbrake pedal rubber .
condition of front foglights .
condition of rear tyres (side wall perish cracks) .
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
condition of footbrake pedal rubber .
condition of front foglights .
condition of rear tyres (side wall perish cracks) .
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
condition of footbrake pedal rubber .
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
condition of footbrake pedal rubber .
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)
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DS05 GVP is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 2005.
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