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DS05 TZG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 65,106 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 65,091 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis at shock absorber and bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock absorber and bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,672 miles

vehicle corroded in a few places

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,430 miles

Nearside Both door shuts corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch and inner arch severely corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch severely corroded.

Nearside Sill severely corroded.

Offside Both door shuts corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch and inner arch severely corroded.

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

Offside Rear Chassis rail behind wheel corroded.

Offside Rear Wheel arch severely corroded.

Offside Sill severely corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured Likely to become detached, no longer sitting on mounting. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 46% N/S lower when brought up together. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Both door shuts corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch and inner arch severely corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch severely corroded.

Nearside Sill severely corroded.

Offside Both door shuts corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch and inner arch severely corroded.

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

Offside Rear Chassis rail behind wheel corroded.

Offside Rear Wheel arch severely corroded.

Offside Sill severely corroded.

Parking brake imbalance of 51% N/S lower.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Sill and inner arch rotten.

Nearside Rear Sill and inner arch rotten.

Offside Front Sill and inner arch rotten.

Offside Rear Sill and inner arch rotten.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 40,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55 % Service brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 31,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 27,263 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,188 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

o/side rear sill closing panel corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,328 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 24,328 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,429 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 17,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 171,188 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside face

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 15,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,494 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,942 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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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