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EJ05 MXC

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,135 mi
Last recorded158,135 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 158,135 miles

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

Both front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Both front springs corroded

N/S and O/S seals corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 154,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gearbox oil leak

n/s hand brake cable rubbing

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 30 Jun 2016 154,551 miles

Emissions not tested oil level and coolant level below min . (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gearbox oil leak

n/s hand brake cable rubbing

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 151,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,665 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,940 miles

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

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

bonnet does not open . locking mechanisim seized

outer skin of exhaust slilencers corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 123,940 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet does not open . locking mechanisim seized

outer skin of exhaust slilencers corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2012 107,712 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,709 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside + nearside bodycapes missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes imbalanced.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,132 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,132 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,863 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 MXC is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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