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EK05 APU

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,935 mi
Last recorded178,935 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 APU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 178,935 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 178,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 166,857 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 166,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 202,467 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

o\s\n\s\r chassis rusty

rear exh box rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2014 192,876 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exh sys rusty

travel in hand brake

Fail 26 Jun 2014 192,868 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exh sys rusty

travel in hand brake

Pass 11 Jun 2013 181,213 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing.

front and rear o/s outer sill slightly damaged.

n/s outer sill rusty.

n/s/f outer sill slightly damaged.

slight play in o/s/n/s steering arms.

spare tyre missing.

steering rack damp.

tow bar removed mount corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 168,283 miles

damage to n/s of vehicle.

exhaust heat shield loose.

o/s/n/s inner sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r outriggers rusty.

slight play in o/s/n/s steering arms.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 155,210 miles

o/s/n/s outer sills rusty.

rear chassis rusty.

n/s/f outer sill damaged.

o/s/f wheel beaing noisey.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack arms.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 154,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f outer sill damaged.

o/s/f wheel beaing noisey.

o/s/n/s inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s outer sills rusty.

rear chassis rusty.

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack arms.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 140,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s outer sill to rear wheel arch damaged.

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored.

slight damage to n/s/f outer sill.

slight play in steering rack.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 96,764 miles

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

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

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

lips on front brake discs.

o/s mirror cracked.

slight play in steering rack.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,764 miles

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

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

lips on front brake discs.

o/s mirror cracked.

slight play in steering rack.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to n/s of vehicle.

lips on front brake discs.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,707 miles

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

damage to n/s of vehicle.

lips on front brake discs.

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey.

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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EK05 APU is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK05 APU, 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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EK05 APU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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