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EA05 UTC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

147,342 mi
Last recorded147,342 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 147,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 147,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 141,699 miles

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

Offside Driver seat base has slight movement

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 141,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Driver seat base has slight movement

Offside Front Chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,734 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front seat has slight play in runners

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but doesnt show white light to rear

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 135,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front seat has slight play in runners

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but doesnt show white light to rear

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 132,212 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front seat has slight play in runners

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but doesnt show white light to rear

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 132,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front seat has slight play in runners

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but doesnt show white light to rear

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake perforance slightly low

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2014 123,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,301 miles

Drivers seat loose.

Fuel breather leaking.

Nearside front steering arm has slight play.

Offside front steering arm has slight play.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall (no chords/plys exposed)

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 May 2012 108,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 May 2012 108,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2011 91,831 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 80,364 miles

Steering rack nearside tie rod inner joint has play

Fail 24 May 2010 80,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering rack nearside tie rod inner joint has play

Pass 28 May 2009 66,109 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2009 66,108 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2008 49,208 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 49,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate cracked.

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 UTC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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