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DS05 GVP

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,257 mi
Last recorded252,257 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 252,257 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 247,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 247,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 239,012 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 235,478 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 227,988 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 227,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 222,411 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 216,114 miles

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 .

Fail 5 Aug 2015 216,114 miles

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 .

Pass 29 Jul 2014 209,847 miles

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) .

Fail 26 Jul 2014 209,847 miles

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) .

Pass 30 Aug 2013 204,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of footbrake pedal rubber .

Fail 30 Aug 2013 204,517 miles

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 .

Pass 7 Aug 2012 195,899 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 160,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 111,664 miles

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)

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 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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