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EJ05 KVU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,784 mi
Last recorded189,784 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 189,784 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills covered with underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2019 189,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills covered with underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2018 177,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 167,138 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 147,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 147,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer rigger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer rigger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 130,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer rigger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer rigger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack inner joints offside and nearside

Fail 25 Aug 2015 130,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer rigger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer rigger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints offside and nearside

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 114,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 94,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 94,762 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,109 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 KVU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVU, 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 EJ05 KVU registered?

EJ05 KVU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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