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EJ05 XZL

2005 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 XZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,420 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged and age cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when spun but no coursness in bearing

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner sill hole and corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear spring bump stop mounting plate corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when spun but no courseness in bearing

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F section of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 91,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F section of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre silencer outer skin corroded and starting to fall away

nearside front fog light not working

very slight bearing noise from offside rear but not course

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,763 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,208 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

nearside front fog light not working

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet hinges starting to seize

brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

nearside front fog light not working

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 46,498 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,327 miles

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

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

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 XZL is a 2005 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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