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EA05 BYZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full general underside - Inner/outer sills, steps, inner arches, chassis, crossmembers, outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 139,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full general underside - Inner/outer sills, steps, inner arches, chassis, crossmembers, outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 128,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside - Inner/outer sills, inner arches, chassis, cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 128,034 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside - Inner/outer sills, inner arches, chassis, cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,775 miles

Nearside side door outer handle damaged but still opens

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 119,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side door outer handle damaged but still opens

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,529 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,847 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 102,844 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking possible wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,304 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,440 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 58,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,385 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 25,385 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 22,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,860 miles

Nearside 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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EA05 BYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EA05 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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