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EJ05 VKD

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,189 mi
Last recorded179,189 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 179,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip badly worn

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 26 Jul 2016 178,896 miles

Fuel tank leaking breather hose (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip badly worn

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2015 159,285 miles

both front wishbone bushes in poor condition

brake pedal anti-slip badly worn

center to rear prop bearing in a dangerous condition

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2015 159,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both front wishbone bushes in poor condition

brake pedal anti-slip badly worn

center to rear prop bearing in a dangerous condition

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2014 149,880 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn through

horn volume poor

prop shaft front rubber coupling has bolt missing

prop shaft rear bearing collapsed

Fail 22 Jul 2014 149,878 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn through

horn volume poor

prop shaft front rubber coupling has bolt missing

prop shaft rear bearing collapsed

Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,668 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 94,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,413 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 56,413 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 VKD is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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