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CE05 EPJ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,233 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member/outrigger area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area in various places where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step area where marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area in various areas where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body inner corner area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear and offside cross member areas where chassis joins cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

vehicle heavily welded and under sealed in the past

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and offside front inner arch corrosion not in prescribed areas

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,785 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 115,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear corrosion to exhaust box

slight corrosion to body

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,009 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

front and rear chassis corroded

front inner wings corroded

n/s and o/s outer and inner sill corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

Fail 11 Jun 2016 98,008 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s ( about 8 places) (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear chassis corroded

front inner wings corroded

n/s and o/s outer and inner sill corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear floor and chassis corroded

front and rear floor corroded

vehicle in poor condition underneath

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,207 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear floor and chassis corroded

front and rear floor corroded

vehicle in poor condition underneath

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,331 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Exhaust is in poor condition.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 79,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Exhaust is in poor condition.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Pass 20 May 2013 66,680 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Fail 20 May 2013 66,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

N/s seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 18 May 2012 59,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,796 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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CE05 EPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE05 EPJ, 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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CE05 EPJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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