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EF05 NWS

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 119,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn leaf spring forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,764 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner arches have corrosion.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall Perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member to rear of cab by hand brake cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 104,249 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member to rear of cab corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 20 May 2019 85,888 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,483 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Seal corrosion hole

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,483 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Front Seal corrosion hole

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,800 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 73,800 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,812 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,811 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,829 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 35,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,313 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,177 miles

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 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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