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EF05 VNN

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,315 mi
Last recorded135,315 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 135,315 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 127,524 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 127,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 121,573 miles

Nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,930 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,618 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,618 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,455 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,035 miles

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

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

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on edges.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,763 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,264 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,430 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 55,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VNN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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