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EA05 CBY

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,901 mi
Last recorded163,901 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 CBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 163,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 163,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 160,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 156,211 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES WATER CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 156,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES WATER CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body under sealed and corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 153,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body under sealed and corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,684 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 111,711 miles

slight iol leak

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 104,020 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 104,001 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r bump stop loose

Pass 8 May 2017 97,026 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2016 88,921 miles

OIL LEAK / HOLE ON O/S/R SILL / O/S/F PAD GETTING LOW

Pass 28 May 2015 79,910 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 79,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare wheel missing ./ o/s wiper / 2x nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 67,004 miles

offside door mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,713 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,072 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 CBY is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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