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EA05 AEK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,911 mi
Last recorded57,911 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 AEK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 57,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 57,911 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 56,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 56,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 55,282 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface rust underside/exhaust system.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 53,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface rsut underside, suspension and exhaust/propshaft.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,762 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced lense taped up (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,690 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather pipe (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside side marker damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Stair deteriorated, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 29,998 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,004 miles

both rear outer tyre sidewalls damaged

damage to n/s/r quarter

nail in o/s/r outer tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,370 miles

slight damage around n/s/r light unit

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear plastic wheel arch cover missing

single passenger seat third row back security strap detached, seat secure

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,459 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 18,459 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

crash pad missing off nearside rear seat 5th row

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,126 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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EA05 AEK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA05 AEK, 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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EA05 AEK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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