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EJ05 PYZ

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

265,425 mi
Last recorded265,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 265,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to shock absorber marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 256,026 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 230,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 220,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 220,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 207,255 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lense damaged

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 180,477 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s upper mounts creaking lock to lock

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2020 180,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s upper mounts creaking lock to lock

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 160,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring worn n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper n/s and o/s suspension mounts creaking lock to lock

Offside Outer sill damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2019 160,713 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring worn n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper n/s and o/s suspension mounts creaking lock to lock

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 152,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 152,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 146,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside sill edge damaged

Rear n/s and o/s chassis hard corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 137,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis n/s and o/s hard corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2016 137,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis n/s and o/s hard corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,063 miles

Both front wipers slightly deteriorated

Offside front mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have light surface rust

front brakes have a slight bind

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,857 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 102,433 miles

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

side loading door secure but does not open outside handle broken

Fail 12 Nov 2010 102,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

side loading door secure but does not open outside handle broken

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,636 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 66,087 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 PYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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