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EA05 XYC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,769 miles

Front brake discs rusty on outer face

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

chassis generally corroded

wheel arches and sills corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2026 116,769 miles

Front brake discs rusty on outer face

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

chassis generally corroded

wheel arches and sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front step corr/holed

Offside sill corr/holed

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

arches and sills rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded an holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

chassis legs surface rust

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

chassis surface rust

front arches and sills rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,774 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

chassis surface rusty

steps and outer sills rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,322 miles

surface rust both outer sills

Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at axle clip (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust both outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,035 miles

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

sills and rear chassis surface rust

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,730 miles

Nearside Front step to floor corr/holed

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

Offside Rear tyre as slight side wall damage

sills and chassis surface rust

slight wear both front wishbone bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front step to floor corr/holed

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

Offside Rear tyre as slight side wall damage

sills and chassis surface rust

slight wear both front wishbone bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,376 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s step corr/split o/s seat belt slightly fryed steering rack damp n/s/r inner tyre near limit

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,136 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 38,072 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,704 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,851 miles

Damp around steering rack

Pitting to nearside front brake disc

Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Damp around steering rack

Pitting to nearside front brake disc

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,497 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 22,497 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,331 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 XYC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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