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EA05 DFK

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,871 mi
Last recorded189,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 189,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 183,111 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear panel damaged

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 177,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all n/s/f of vehicle damaged-front registration plate slightly cracked-all seatbelts frayed-bonnet slightly sticking-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly-n/s/f inner wheel arch distorted

x2 front tyres edges wearing low-x2 front top shocker mounts noisy-x2 front coil springs corroded-x2 leaf sprigs corroded-rear panel corroded-front and rear brakes juddering

x2 inner/under doorstep areas corroded-propshaft bushes have slight play-wishbone bushes perished-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-front brake pads worn low

Fail 29 Jun 2015 177,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all n/s/f of vehicle damaged-front registration plate slightly cracked-all seatbelts frayed-bonnet slightly sticking-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-x2 inner and outter sills corroded

x2 front tyres edges wearing low-x2 front top shocker mounts noisy-x2 front coil springs corroded-x2 leaf sprigs corroded-rear panel corroded-front and rear brakes juddering

x2 inner/under doorstep areas corroded-propshaft bushes have slight play-wishbone bushes perished-all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-front brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 173,542 miles

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

drivers seat has slight movement-steering rack play-all tyres wearing low-both inner and outter sills corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 173,542 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

drivers seat has slight movement-steering rack play-all tyres wearing low-both inner and outter sills corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 134,161 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers slightly smearing-n/s/f bumper+wing slightly damaged-o/s steering arm has slight play-front brake pads low-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-brake pipes surface rust-exhaust monting slightly deteriorated-rear tyres on limit

Pass 1 Jun 2012 155,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 113,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 May 2010 113,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 95,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 95,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,493 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 DFK is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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