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EJ05 NWS

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,526 mi
Last recorded51,526 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding

Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,512 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding

Fail 5 Mar 2014 129,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 129,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,838 miles

Centre Exhuast deterating

N/S/R Tyre deterating

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 32,838 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhuast deterating

N/S/R Tyre deterating

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,920 miles

brake pedal rubber antislip worn

engine oil leak

number plate light lens missing

wiper blades split

Fail 11 Apr 2011 106,920 miles

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

brake pedal rubber antislip worn

engine oil leak

number plate light lens missing

wiper blades split

Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Offside c v joint gaiter deteriorating

0ffside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,291 miles

0ffside wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Offside c v joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,425 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,425 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

EJ05 NWS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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