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EF05 HMV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,872 mi
Last recorded226,872 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 226,872 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 226,872 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 211,115 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 194,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 194,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 179,583 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 179,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 169,638 miles

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

Front number plate damage

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 151,888 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 143,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 143,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,047 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 111,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 91,810 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 91,809 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HMV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HMV, 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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What year was EF05 HMV registered?

EF05 HMV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is EF05 HMV safe to buy?

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