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EG05 LXN

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,914 mi
Last recorded160,914 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 160,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 160,863 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill hole within prcribed area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 157,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 154,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 154,659 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 150,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR SPRING EYE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,571 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 145,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,414 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 141,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,432 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 135,432 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,154 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,154 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside upper windscreen cracked outside swept area

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside upper windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,497 miles

engine oil leak

salt corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 77,625 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,144 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,389 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LXN is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EG05 LXN, 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 LXN is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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