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DS05 GVR

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025
Fail 22 Jul 2025

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends both worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 167,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tailgate insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2024 167,142 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tailgate insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2023 163,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 160,218 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 156,880 miles

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

no reverse lights

Fail 17 Mar 2021 156,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 21 Feb 2020 152,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

prescribed areas corroded and body work

Pass 13 Aug 2019 148,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 148,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,914 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,439 miles

Centre Rear propshaft centre bearings

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 92,350 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,573 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre prop mount slightly worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,573 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre prop mount slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,438 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 64,436 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,293 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 GVR is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GVR, 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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What year was DS05 GVR registered?

DS05 GVR is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is DS05 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 GVR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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