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EA05 KTC

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,874 mi
Last recorded140,874 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 KTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 140,874 miles

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

Nearside sill crushed up

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

under side of van rusty but no holes yet

Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,761 miles

Lower Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,032 miles

General body corrosion

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 104,423 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 104,345 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,958 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 95,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,043 miles

both wing mirrors badly damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both wing mirrors badly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,086 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,986 miles

play nearside bottom ball joint and dust cover damaged

slight body damage offside and nearside front sills

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,513 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,393 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KTC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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