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EJ05 KGF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KGF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 162,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills front to rear covered in undersealants.

brake pipes at rear covered in heavy undersealants.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 140,002 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 134,139 miles

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

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

knock on engine on tickover

Fail 7 Dec 2013 134,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

intermittant fault on offside front main beam

knock on engine on tickover

Fail 18 Oct 2012 121,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,145 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 98,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,131 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 146,877 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes hidden above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2009 146,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

brake pipes hidden above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 110,170 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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EJ05 KGF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 EJ05 KGF, 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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EJ05 KGF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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