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EG05 LXZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,234 mi
Last recorded108,234 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 LXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,234 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 85,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,465 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,095 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,468 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 LXZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXZ, 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 EG05 LXZ registered?

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

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