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EF05 APO

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 APO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,307 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 66,306 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed catches faulty but secure with other door closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 63,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog side and stop lights (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed catches faulty but secure with other door closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,584 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 62,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 59,558 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,903 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 53,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,507 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,242 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,236 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at bulk head joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,099 miles

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

Offside Front step corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 41,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front step corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,066 miles

slight end float offside and nearside rear half shafts

surface corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,938 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in tread area

o/s front steel brake pipe to flexihose rusting/corroding but not excessive at time of vtest

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s rear tyre nail in tread area

o/s front steel brake pipe to flexihose rusting/corroding but not excessive at time of vtest

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,523 miles

n/s front screen wiper blade just starting to smear screen

n/s o/s front screen washer jets would benefit from being adjusted lower but providing sufficient water to screen at time of test

o/s front brake pads worn on legal limit at time of test strongly suggest change now or very soon

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,060 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre at 2mm inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,377 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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EF05 APO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EF05 APO, 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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EF05 APO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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