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EJ05 WWX

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,651 mi
Last recorded164,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 164,651 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail fuel tank area (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank insecure clamp broken (7.2.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides leaf spring mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Fail 26 May 2017 169,231 miles

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER AREA (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CROSS MEMBER AREA (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) missing SIDE LAMP (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view REAR VIEW DOOR MIRROR GLASS (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AREA (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering UNDER FRONT WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE LAMP (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion WING WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL SILL STEP AREA UNDERSIDE (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering UNDER FRONT WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE 22% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

Central EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PARK BRAKE LEVER MOUNTAIN AREA CENTRAL FLOOR PAN (3.1.9)

Central Front SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER PARK BRAKE CABLE MOUNTAIN AREA (3.1.9)

Front Oil leak ENGINE ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside FUEL TANK REAR MOUNTAIN STRAP DETERIORATED CORRODED BUT TANK IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion WING WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF FRONT CAB AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CENTRAL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF FRONT CAB AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-70-R15C 104/102R (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INSIDE ENGINE BAY AREA (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDE WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CENTRAL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 165,292 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front inner step holed

Front sill corroded

Inner arch cover holed

Nearside Front wishbone rubber worn

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 31 May 2016 165,249 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed several places (2.4.A.3)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front inner step holed

Front sill corroded

Inner arch cover holed

Nearside Front wishbone rubber worn

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Dec 2014 153,942 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 153,940 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 138,692 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 138,689 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,923 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 129,923 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 118,734 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 118,734 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 97,358 miles

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

nsf disc scored inner face

Pass 11 May 2009 77,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 58,253 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 WWX is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WWX, 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 WWX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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