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DS05 TWZ

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 TWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 162,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 158,016 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 158,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 147,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 147,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 135,706 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 135,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 216,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 204,455 miles

o/s/ mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2011 204,453 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

OSF wing mirror damaged.

OSR light damaged.

Slight play found in os steering arm from rack.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 146,423 miles

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

crack in windscreen on near side outside swept area

Fail 6 Aug 2008 123,552 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear lamp lens cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 123,552 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area.

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

Offside rear lamp lens 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 TWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

DS05 TWZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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