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EA05 KYN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 KYN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 132,206 miles

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shockk absorber slight misting

Pass 7 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriated

underside and components undersealed

underside repaired and undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2025

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriated

underside and components undersealed

underside repaired and undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2024 126,282 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING HANGER BRACKET AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriated

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,021 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no reflective backing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no reflective backing (0.1 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 88,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 84,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 76,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 67,389 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,902 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,339 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 KYN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KYN, 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 KYN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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