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EA05 HBJ

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,217 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 103,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,142 miles

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

Offside front CV gaiter deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 82,030 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 80,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,723 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,719 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,441 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 50,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 44,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

EA05 HBJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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