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EF05 VNV

2005 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,238 mi
Last recorded170,238 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 VNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 170,238 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)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and middle off vehicle

o/s+n/s outer sills corroded and chassis

Fail 20 Dec 2016 170,237 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and middle off vehicle

o/s+n/s outer sills corroded and chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2016 148,130 miles

Nearside Rear service & park brake slightly reduced effort

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 148,130 miles

Nearside Rear service & park brake slightly reduced effort

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 127,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 109,782 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 109,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 89,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 89,989 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,704 miles

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear tyre has some wear on side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,673 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front disc's wearing

Rear tyres perished on outter walls 195/70/15

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,791 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 VNV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VNV, 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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What year was EF05 VNV registered?

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

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