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EG05 LCV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,234 mi
Last recorded224,234 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 224,234 miles

engine mounting areas corroded, visible from under bonnet area-x2 inner and outer sills corroded

front number plate deteriorated-windscreen slightly cracked-bonnet catch deteriorated

front to rear chassis legs corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-rear panel corroded

horn distorted-parking brake travel-all seat belts slightly frayed-all inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f link has slight play-x2 rear inner sills corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished

rear service and parking brake passed on limit

x2 front tyres on limit-exhaust and mountings corroded-drivers seat torn-anti slip rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 215,716 miles

ALL WELDING COVERED BY SUBSTACE UNABLE TO CHECK PROPERLY-X2 MIRRORS SECOND HAND FITTED AND DAMAGED-X2 FRONT TYES ON LIMIT

BONETT CATCH STICKING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded, chassis area floor area corroded, brake flexi corroded,

o/s/f tyre on limit, drivers seat torn, inner outer sill corroded, leaf spring mounting corroded, exhaust corroded, rear panel corroded,

Fail 22 Jul 2015 215,716 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel tank straps corroded, chassis area floor area corroded, brake flexi corroded,

o/s/f tyre on limit, drivers seat torn, inner outer sill corroded, leaf spring mounting corroded, exhaust corroded, rear panel corroded,

Pass 18 May 2013 211,207 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

slight play nsf steering rack end

Fail 18 May 2013 211,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild badly corroded

slight play nsf steering rack end

Pass 18 May 2012 203,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 203,383 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 196,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

w/screen cracked outside area a & b in top corner

Pass 22 Jun 2010 193,300 miles

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

both front brake discs pitting

Fail 21 Jun 2010 193,297 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs pitting

Pass 18 Sep 2009 170,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 124,390 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 LCV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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