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DS05 MAX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,193 mi
Last recorded174,193 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 174,193 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 163,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded near to spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger corroded near to spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger corroded near to spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 153,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 152,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 139,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

offside front door step is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 407,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,921 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 92,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,993 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,830 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,461 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 MAX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MAX, 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 MAX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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