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EF05 VML

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,747 mi
Last recorded84,747 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,802 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,378 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,704 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 71,371 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 59,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 9 May 2017 57,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,590 miles

Nearside Lower Fuel tank vent pipe splitting.... Replace ASAP

Pass 15 May 2015 47,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank breather hose split

o/sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 47,391 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel tank breather hose split

o/sf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 44,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,000 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 30,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,082 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 19,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2008 15,102 miles

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

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

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 VML 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML, 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

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What year was EF05 VML registered?

EF05 VML is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is EF05 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 VML shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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