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EF05 CGV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,883 mi
Last recorded131,883 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 CGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper suspension top.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fan coupling worn

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mount housing slightly deterated

Fail 9 Apr 2019 131,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper suspension top.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fan coupling worn

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mount housing slightly deterated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd ()

corrosion to chassis above rear axle n/s & o/s

fan coupling worn

fuel tank breather hose split

Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,644 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven ahead (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd ()

corrosion to chassis above rear axle n/s & o/s

fan coupling worn

fuel tank breather hose split

Pass 13 Apr 2017 127,778 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd ()

Rear above axle corrosion to chassis

fuel tank breather hose split

Fail 13 Apr 2017 127,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working & o/s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd ()

Rear above axle corrosion to chassis

fuel tank breather hose split

Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,791 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 125,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,661 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 114,661 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,376 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

center mount rubber split propshaft

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,268 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,717 miles

NSR Fog lamp not working

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

Rear bumper center section missing, studs exposed

Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,717 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NSR Fog lamp not working

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

Rear bumper center section missing, studs exposed

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,000 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,394 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 37,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CGV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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