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EF05 HMJ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,316 mi
Last recorded174,316 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 174,316 miles

Central Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 159,266 miles

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

offside front inner subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step

Fail 13 Oct 2017 159,228 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

offside front inner subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step

Fail 14 Sep 2017 157,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 156,218 miles

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

child seat fitted centre front seat

o/s step corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 156,086 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

child seat fitted centre front seat

Pass 23 Jul 2015 152,725 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 147,086 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perished close to exposing cords

Pass 19 Jul 2013
Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 108,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 99,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight end float on both rear halfshafts.

Fail 23 May 2008 99,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight end float on both rear halfshafts.

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 HMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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