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EA05 MGX

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

276,429 mi
Last recorded276,429 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 276,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front inner step corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded and holed

play in nearside wiper spindle

Fail 4 Oct 2017 276,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front inner step corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded and holed

play in nearside wiper spindle

Pass 4 Oct 2016 268,644 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 268,644 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 230,156 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 230,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 261,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around hanger mounting and side bracings within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring around front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch detached along lower edge (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring around mounting and side bracing within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring around front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

general under body condition poor

steering rack inner joints both worn

Fail 13 May 2015 261,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 254,774 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 254,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 242,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 242,590 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 223,783 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 223,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 205,405 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 205,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 185,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 165,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf wheel has two nails in tyre not resulting in loss of pressure

slight leak on diesel pump

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 17 Feb 2009 165,753 miles

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

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

nsf wheel has two nails in tyre not resulting in loss of pressure

slight leak on diesel pump

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 6 Mar 2008 127,816 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 127,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MGX 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 47.6%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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