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2005 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · MA05 OSC

MA05 OSC

2005 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 153,702 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2019. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Jun 2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
153,702 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Jun 2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1998cc
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MA05 OSC Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2018
  • 153,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MA05 OSC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 14:13
MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Transit (MA05 OSC) between April 2008 and May 2018.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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MA05 OSC Mileage History

  1. 05/04/200825,819 mi
  2. 16/05/200931,428 mi+5,609 mi
  3. 10/05/201045,031 mi+13,603 mi
  4. 20/05/201160,784 mi+15,753 mi
  5. 24/05/201275,210 mi+14,426 mi
  6. 24/05/201275,210 mi
  7. 14/05/201388,999 mi+13,789 mi
  8. 16/05/2014103,351 mi+14,352 mi
  9. 03/06/2015116,589 mi+13,238 mi
  10. 19/05/2016132,228 mi+15,639 mi
  11. 19/05/2016132,228 mi
  12. 19/05/2017150,466 mi+18,238 mi
  13. 19/05/2017150,466 mi
  14. 20/05/2018153,702 mi+3,236 mi

Average of roughly 12,634 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Custom Mk1 pre-facelift (V362)

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2005 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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