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EA05 MFE

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,647 mi
Last recorded153,647 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MFE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,647 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

windscreen damage

Fail 6 Apr 2018 153,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

windscreen damage

Pass 12 Apr 2017 149,520 miles

brake pipes corroded

child seats fitted

coolant low

corrosion starting on rear chassis & offside front chassis

exhaust corroded

sills/arches corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 149,520 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

child seats fitted

coolant low

corrosion starting on rear chassis & offside front chassis

exhaust corroded

sills/arches corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,959 miles

Foot Pedal Anti Slips Worn

Horn Poor

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Spring Hanger Areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 143,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nsr wheel binding (3.7.B.5b)

Foot Pedal Anti Slips Worn

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

Horn Poor

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Spring Hanger Areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Wiper Blades Poor

play in inner rack ball join o/s

Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner rack joints slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2014 129,366 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,484 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat restricting belt inspection ( at least 5 other seat positions have child seats inplace)

exhaust silencers show some deterioration

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat restricting belt inspection ( at least 5 other seat positions have child seats inplace)

exhaust silencers show some deterioration

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,777 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 103,093 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 103,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 60,917 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 MFE is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MFE, 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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What year was EA05 MFE registered?

EA05 MFE is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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