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DU05 FSZ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,522 mi
Last recorded122,522 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,522 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

general underbody corrosion has been extensively welded and heavily undersealed

rear fog light lens damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,522 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion has been extensively welded and heavily undersealed

rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 111,341 miles

Offside Rear quarter corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2017 106,385 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,900 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 100,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 44,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,416 miles

Front wiper blades split.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,875 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,731 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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DU05 FSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 DU05 FSZ, 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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DU05 FSZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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