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DS05 UBZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,125 mi
Last recorded185,125 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 185,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear arch covered in tape to cover jaggered edges

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2019 172,954 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 172,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner and outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill at rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

chassis rails corroded

chip on windscreen

exhaust corroded

rear diff noise and play

sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,879 miles

front springs corroded exaust rusted

inner and outer sills corroded chassis rails corroded

slight end float rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2018 16,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

front springs corroded exaust rusted

inner and outer sills corroded chassis rails corroded

slight end float rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2017 165,369 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails and rear spring hangers corroded

chip on windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

front bumper cracked

front reg plate cracked

front springs corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

power steering belt perished and frayed

rear wheel bearings end float

Fail 9 May 2017 165,369 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails and rear spring hangers corroded

chip on windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

front bumper cracked

front reg plate cracked

front springs corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

power steering belt perished and frayed

rear wheel bearings end float

Pass 9 May 2016 162,066 miles

chip on windscreen

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded

wipers worn

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 157,627 miles

all brakepipescorroded

chip on screen

exaustcorroded

fan belt perished

front and rearspringscorroded

front inner wings rusted

o/sn/s front innerwish bone bushesperished

slihgt end float in o/s n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2014 152,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corrodedcd

exaust corroded

n/sdoor mirror cover missing

sills rusting

Pass 9 May 2013 146,548 miles

all brake pipes corroded

exaustcorroded

o/s front bottomball joint gaitor perished

Pass 1 May 2012 137,563 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2012 137,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2011 128,202 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

front discs slightly worn and scored both sides

Fail 12 Feb 2011 128,202 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

front discs slightly worn and scored both sides

Pass 4 Jan 2010 117,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 103,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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