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EJ05 LGK

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,768 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer/Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,021 miles

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

Rear Suspension bump stops missing nearside and offside

Fail 21 Oct 2020 78,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bump-stops missing nearside and offside

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bump stop missing nearside and offside

Fail 6 Sep 2019 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (Upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/Door step including underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (upper) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at Shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Outer sill showing heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bump stop missing nearside and offside

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,475 miles

both front inner steps corroded outside precribed areas

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded close to excessive

rear chassis rails corroded close to excessive

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 66,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner steps corroded outside precribed areas

both front inner wheel arches corroded

corrosion to both inner sills

rear chassis rails corroded close to excessive

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,180 miles

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

underbody rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,039 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,529 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,527 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,207 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,933 miles

advice wiper blades replaced

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,577 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,676 miles

advice wiper blades replaced

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,486 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 LGK is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGK, 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 LGK is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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