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EA05 NRF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,572 mi
Last recorded156,572 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 156,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor near upper shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor near upper shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Screen cracked

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 156,527 miles

oil leak

rear floor pan rails corroding

rear outer sills corroding

screen damaged

underside surface corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2022 156,527 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear floor pan rails corroding

rear outer sills corroding

screen damaged

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2021 156,502 miles

corrosion around bodywork

nearside front track rod end worn

rear floor rails corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 153,282 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2018 153,279 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2017 147,425 miles

screen damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,989 miles

centre of exhaust corroding

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroding

screen damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 136,406 miles

offside front track rod end worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,625 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,199 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,603 miles

front brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

slight play in nearside front track rod end

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2012 112,597 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

slight play in nearside front track rod end

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,107 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,387 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,181 miles

exhaust poor

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 NRF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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