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EG05 KYH

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,300 mi
Last recorded220,300 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 KYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 220,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 216,333 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 216,298 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box section outer coating insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested condition exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged head unit (3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE DISPLAYING EXTENSIVE AREAS OF CORROSION WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST ACCEPTABLE CONDITION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 201,460 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION ATTENTION DRAWN TO INNER SILLS REAR CROSS MEMBER AND AXLE STOPS CHASSIS AREAS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching/minor damaged areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 201,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION ATTENTION DRAWN TO INNER SILLS REAR CROSS MEMBER AND AXLE STOPS CHASSIS AREAS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 184,809 miles

FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODING IN NONE PRESCRIBED AREAS

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP CORRODING AWAY FROM CHASSIS

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

vehicle displaying extensive areas of corrosion acceptable when presented for test

Fail 1 Sep 2017 184,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working WITH SIDE LIGHT ON (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing RETAINING BOLT MISSING (6.6.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working WITH SIDE LIGHT ON (1.2.1b)

FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODING IN NONE PRESCRIBED AREAS

NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP STOP CORRODING AWAY FROM CHASSIS

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Pass 27 Jun 2016 183,614 miles

windscreen light scratching

Fail 20 Jun 2016 183,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

windscreen light scratching

Pass 9 Jun 2015 179,415 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres/osr all 2mm tread

inner sill areas corroded/nsr wheel arch corroded acceptable for test purposes

Fail 4 Jun 2015 179,394 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres/osr all 2mm tread

inner sill areas corroded/nsr wheel arch corroded acceptable for test purposes

Fail 17 Feb 2014 179,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 179,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 154,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,069 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 123,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,321 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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EG05 KYH is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EG05 KYH, 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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EG05 KYH is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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