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EA05 MHN

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,898 mi
Last recorded155,898 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,898 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all welding repairs heavily undersealed and filler covering repairs

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,198 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Some corrosion to both sides front wheel arches

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 154,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 142,198 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not in perscribed area

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 142,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not in perscribed area

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 127,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 127,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sill s rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sections across rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 115,582 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 100,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,658 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,797 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Wheel nut covers fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Wheel nut covers fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,657 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,579 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 50,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 50,565 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 42,274 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 42,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,204 miles

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

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

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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 MHN, 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 MHN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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