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EA05 KZC

2005 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

282,278 mi
Last recorded282,278 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 KZC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 282,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 277,466 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 277,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 267,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 251,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 233,628 miles

nearside indicator does not self-cancel

Pass 28 Jan 2016 216,220 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 500,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 200,244 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 184,599 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 184,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 168,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 168,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 154,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 135,249 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 135,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 125,226 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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 125,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 115,987 miles

2nd row - nearside seat back ratchet mechanism wearing & seat base damaged

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside & offside front suspension arms - rear bushes starting to deteriorate

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 KZC is a 2005 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZC, 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 KZC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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