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EA05 EXV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,120 mi
Last recorded258,120 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 258,120 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 258,120 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer skin sills. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer skin sills. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer skin sills . (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer skin sills. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 254,558 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 219,434 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 6 Aug 2015 219,434 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

small cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 169,056 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 160,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 151,990 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,145 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,894 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 108,894 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,772 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,637 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 69,637 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 22,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,246 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 EXV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXV, 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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What year was EA05 EXV registered?

EA05 EXV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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