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EF05 HNG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,308 miles

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

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable and middle (6.1.7 (e))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front driver seat damaged

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,888 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 121,883 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside front upper side lights not working

Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,230 miles

Nearside marker lights not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside marker lights not working

Fail 21 Sep 2017 115,206 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper side lights top of cab not workinfg

Nearside marker lights not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside marker lights not working

Pass 13 Aug 2016 106,704 miles

Front both anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge & has a nail in

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 13 Aug 2016 106,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front both anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge & has a nail in

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,195 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm,rear bush seperating from mount but has no excess movement

N/S/F top position light inoperative

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S stop bulb intermittent

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

anti-slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,134 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,441 miles

rear of rear spring eye bushes worn(just acceptable) f/n/s wishbone rear mounting bush splitting(just acceptable)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 82,437 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

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

rear of rear spring eye bushes worn(just acceptable) f/n/s wishbone rear mounting bush splitting(just acceptable)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,982 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,551 miles

O/S/F tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not exposing ply or cords

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded but not excessivly weakened

Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,120 miles

Oil leak

drivers door catch insecure - opens and closes ok

slight wear on n/s and o/s front brake discs

Fail 14 Dec 2010 56,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

drivers door catch insecure - opens and closes ok

slight wear on n/s and o/s front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,802 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,877 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,981 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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 HNG 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 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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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