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EK05 CEX

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,568 mi
Last recorded193,568 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 193,568 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 183,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/r + o/s/r chassis

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2018 183,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r + o/s/r chassis

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2017 172,766 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Corrosion OSF metal brake pipe

Corrosion to NS sill

Corrosion to NSR arch to floor

Corrosion to NSR chassis

Corrosion to NSR quarter

Corrosion to OS sill

Corrosion to OSR arch to floor

Corrosion to OSR chassis

Corrosion to OSR quarter

Engine oil level over filled

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Front inner brake pads worn

Hand brake travel long

NSR tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Number plate lights dim in operation

Slight play in NS inner track rod

Stone damage to front screen

Pass 22 Jan 2016 163,971 miles

Corrosion at both rear wheel arches to floor pan

Corrosion to NSF wheel arch to sill

Corrosion to NSR chassis leg

Corrosion to OS outer sill

Corrosion to OSR chassis leg

Corrosion to OSR wheel arch to sill

NSR tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jan 2016 163,971 miles

Corrosion to OSR chassis leg

Corrosion to OSR wheel arch to sill

NSR tyre worn close to legal limit

Corrosion at both rear wheel arches to floor pan

Corrosion to NSF wheel arch to sill

Corrosion to NSR chassis leg

Corrosion to OS outer sill

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 155,310 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 155,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 154,096 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 154,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 152,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid low

corrosion to box section across back of vehicle

corrosion to ns and os chassis

corrosion to ns and os sills

corrosion to os door step

front pads getting low

ns door step/sill holed and corroded

nsf coil spring corroded

osf coilspring corroded

osf tyre getting low and devoid of tread on inner edge

osr sill holed and corroded

slight play os and ns rack joints

Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,835 miles

2 nd row seat removed

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 144,835 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 134,628 miles

air filter loose

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2011 134,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air filter loose

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 124,814 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 124,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,713 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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EK05 CEX is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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