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EA05 MFK

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,545 mi
Last recorded184,545 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 184,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 177,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 165,926 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 156,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 156,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,865 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,242 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 123,505 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis rusty front to rear but not holed inner wings rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2018 122,284 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 103,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 103,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bumpstops loose

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bumpstops loose

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,914 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 MFK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

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

Is EA05 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 MFK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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