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DS54 HBH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,915 mi
Last recorded140,915 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 HBH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 140,915 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside Rear light slight bad earth

Nearside Rear under sill end slight corroded

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

slight play both front wheels

under body corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 140,915 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside Rear light slight bad earth

Nearside Rear under sill end slight corroded

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

slight play both front wheels

under body corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body around rear spring rear mounting (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear under sill end slight corrosion

n/s and o/s rear chassis around bump stop corroded bump stops inscure no perforation but will require attention

n/s rear arch corroded no jaggeder edges

nearside rear light slight bad earth

slight play both front wheels

Fail 10 Aug 2017 140,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear body/chassis around rear spring rear mounting (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge out of shape below limits in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body around rear spring rear mounting (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear under sill end slight corrosion

n/s and o/s rear chassis around bump stop corroded bump stops inscure no perforation but will require attention

n/s rear arch corroded no jaggeder edges

slight play both front wheels

Pass 5 Aug 2016 138,831 miles

O/s front inner sill corrosion visible.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 138,089 miles

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

slight play n/s front wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2014 136,950 miles

O/s rear indicator intermittant fault.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,119 miles

N/s reversing light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 136,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s reversing light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 135,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 111,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 99,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

handbrake high

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,249 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 83,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 HBH is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS54 HBH, 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 HBH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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