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EK05 CFG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 163,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 163,055 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 162,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,616 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 151,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 132,529 miles

play in both rear half shafts

Pass 10 May 2012 121,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre edge slight wear

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 11 May 2011 99,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 99,584 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2010 86,278 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,633 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

play in both rear wheels bearing when pushed / pulled

Fail 25 Mar 2009 75,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearing when pushed / pulled

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,630 miles

slight cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,630 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cut nearside front tyre outer wall

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 CFG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK05 CFG, 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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What year was EK05 CFG registered?

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

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