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EJ05 VMF

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 146,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,674 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 141,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,272 miles

Nearside Upper screen has slight crack

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front both sides (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Upper screen has slight crack

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 118,245 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f screen has slight crack

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

blades smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

fuel cap cover loose

Fail 3 Feb 2010 49,790 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

fuel cap cover loose

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,998 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,345 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 VMF is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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