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DS05 TXV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,021 mi
Last recorded186,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 TXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 186,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 186,021 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 178,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 97,911 miles

Front discs worn.

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

Nearside front door mirror slightly cracked.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 97,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front discs worn.

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

Nearside front door mirror slightly cracked.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,727 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 TXV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

DS05 TXV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is DS05 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 TXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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