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EA05 KWG

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,131 mi
Last recorded66,131 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 66,131 miles

Corrosion underneath vehicle and arches

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both read sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,089 miles

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

Nearside body damage

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

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

Wheel arches rusty.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,089 miles

Both sills weak.

Pass 2 Oct 2021 53,485 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner + outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner + outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,253 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,043 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,043 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill front + rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,876 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,876 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2008 14,180 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 KWG is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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