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EF05 OLV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

244,152 mi
Last recorded244,152 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 OLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 244,152 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 244,136 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp broken (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 231,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 223,088 miles

Advise clutch pedal rubber split

Advise oil leak on gearbox

Advise play in nearside front and offside front inner rack joints worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 223,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Advise clutch pedal rubber split

Advise oil leak on gearbox

Advise play in nearside front and offside front inner rack joints worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 203,600 miles

Advise oil leak on gearbox

Fail 28 May 2015 203,583 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Advise oil leak on gearbox

Pass 27 May 2014 278,965 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 264,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 264,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 263,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

park brake warning light constantly illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 245,316 miles

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

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Dec 2012 218,601 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 218,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 209,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 209,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 145,416 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 154,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 129,358 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 OLV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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