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EJ05 RBO

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,359 mi
Last recorded103,359 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,359 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 103,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 94,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,894 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All side light flash with operation of hazard lights. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill .Outer sill has been filled with plastic filler. (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,092 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 83,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 75,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 68,028 miles

slight play in steering track rod ball joint

Pass 16 May 2012 62,783 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2011 54,374 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 54,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 43,029 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 35,001 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

N/S/F tyre small split in side wall but not showing cord.

Pass 24 May 2008 26,892 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE SIDE LOADING DOOR ROLLER BEARING COLLASPED TOP ONE NOISY N/S/R/ TYRE WALL DAMAGE BACK TYRES WORN LUMPY DUE TO WEIGHT

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 RBO is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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