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EA05 KVW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,768 mi
Last recorded158,768 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 KVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 158,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Front inner wing starting to corrode

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 155,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 28 Apr 2016 155,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake disc worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 150,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 135,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 128,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 122,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approx 60% worn

front discs slightly worn

some dampness of offside rear brake backplate

some play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 122,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approx 60% worn

front discs slightly worn

some dampness of offside rear brake backplate

some play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 168,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 118,168 miles

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn

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 KVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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