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EF05 MHK

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,782 mi
Last recorded83,782 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 MHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Brake back plate damp possable oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,758 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit of 0.88 exceeded Engine has heavy noise from belts /Crack pully (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Brake back plate damp possable oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 83,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,712 miles

Centre propshaft mounting worn.

Dampness at offside rear brake backplate : - recommend further inspection.

Front disc pads getting low.

Nearside headlamp condensated : - recommend attention.

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre propshaft mounting worn.

Dampness at offside rear brake backplate : - recommend further inspection.

Front disc pads getting low.

Nearside headlamp condensated : - recommend attention.

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 45,966 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,230 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 16,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,243 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 9,235 miles

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

advise sticker in top left of screen

Pass 23 Feb 2008 9,235 miles

advise sticker in top left of screen

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 MHK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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