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DS54 BOU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,003 mi
Last recorded207,003 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 BOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 207,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 198,212 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 198,212 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 197,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 13 May 2020 265,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 265,861 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 248,010 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis from various points (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 247,131 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 247,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 243,789 miles

injector area seepage, fan belt worn, centre prop shaft worn, both front brake pipes corroded, rear D bushes worn, vehicle under body chassis corroded weak (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 243,788 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

injector area seepage, fan belt worn, centre prop shaft worn, both front brake pipes corroded, rear D bushes worn, vehicle under body chassis corroded weak (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 223,237 miles

n/s/r reg light cracked, centre prop shaft bush worn, vehicle chassis corroded, front suspension arm rubber bushes worn (cracks), front discs (lip), front coil corroded, front brake pipes corroded, clutch and brake pedal anti slip worn (INVESTIGATE)

offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjutment or repair.

Fail 25 Jul 2013

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r reg light cracked, centre prop shaft bush worn, vehicle chassis corroded, front suspension arm rubber bushes worn (cracks), front discs (lip), front coil corroded, front brake pipes corroded, clutch and brake pedal anti slip worn (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 212,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes too and from nsf-abs pump area corroded,front and rear brake pipes corroded in places and components,chassis-front arches-box sections in places corroded,steps-sills corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 212,173 miles

brake pipes too and from nsf-abs pump area corroded,front and rear brake pipes corroded in places and components,chassis-front arches-box sections in places corroded,steps-sills corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2011 186,996 miles

brake pipes in places corroded,underbody and arches corroded and components in places

Pass 25 Jun 2010 152,908 miles

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

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

number plate lights flashing when indicators are on

Fail 24 Jun 2010 152,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

number plate lights flashing when indicators are on

Pass 1 Jun 2009 131,030 miles

offside front hub bolt broken

Fail 1 Jun 2009 131,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front hub bolt broken

Pass 12 Jul 2008 108,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 108,488 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,321 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 84,314 miles

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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DS54 BOU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS54 BOU, 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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DS54 BOU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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