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EF05 CHH

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front wings very corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front wings very corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,492 miles

bonnet support stand missing

front to rear brake pipe at front of tank

oil leak at engine

Fail 9 Nov 2020 77,488 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

bonnet support stand missing

front to rear brake pipe at front of tank

oil leak at engine

spanner fault light displayed on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,286 miles

oil leak

slight interaction at nearside rear lights

underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

oil leak

slight interaction at nearside rear lights

underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,252 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint above front of fuel tank on front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres worn badly around outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on warning bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet stay missing

vehicle chassis has corrosion in many areas some places getting thin close to brake and suspension mt points

Fail 8 Nov 2018 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before joint above front of fuel tank on front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres worn badly around outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer cover slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on warning bands (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet stay missing

vehicle chassis has corrosion in many areas some places getting thin close to brake and suspension mt points

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,351 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,924 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal on to rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,488 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,884 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 29,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,219 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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 CHH 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 61.9%.

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 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 CHH, 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 CHH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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