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EF05 ZKV

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,297 mi
Last recorded230,297 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 230,297 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 220,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 220,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 211,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 211,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested lack of engine oil (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 197,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipe on top of fuel tank damp

Fail 31 Oct 2015 197,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipe on top of fuel tank damp

Pass 3 Nov 2014 186,765 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 179,947 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 179,947 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 172,086 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

part of exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 172,086 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)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

part of exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 162,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 152,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 152,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 142,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 142,511 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 134,016 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 ZKV is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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