CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF05 OLX

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

389,515 mi
Last recorded389,515 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 389,515 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

excessive under seal on vehicle unable to see full extent of brake pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2017 389,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

excessive under seal on vehicle unable to see full extent of brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2017 378,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 368,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 368,655 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/r (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 363,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced n/s/f plus o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round under side (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f step area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 363,900 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced n/s/f plus o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round under side (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s/f step area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 325,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 325,695 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 284,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 247,291 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 240,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 213,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 212,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 171,416 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF05 OLX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF05 OLX?

You can check the full history of EF05 OLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF05 OLX registered?

EF05 OLX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is EF05 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 OLX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF05 OLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF05 OLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.