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EK05 DKA

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,616 mi
Last recorded196,616 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 196,616 miles

heavy corrosion under vehicle

vehicle has had an extensive amount of welding

Pass 29 Jan 2021 194,710 miles

General corrosion to vehicle structure and components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front inner wing / wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear chassis rail / bump stop areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 194,707 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing / chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing / chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to vehicle structure and components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front inner wing / wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear chassis rail / bump stop areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 190,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General slight corrosion to vehicle structure / wheel arches etc

Offside and nearside rear chassis / floor / bump stop fixing area corroded but not holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 185,608 miles

General corrosion to vehicle structure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bump stop areas heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 29 Jan 2018 181,184 miles

General corrosion to vehicle structure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stop areas corroded but not holed

Fail 15 Dec 2017 181,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

General corrosion to vehicle structure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stop areas heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Dec 2016 176,844 miles

slight play in both side of steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2016 176,836 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both side of steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2015 166,245 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 155,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 155,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 143,541 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,217 miles

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

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

slight kerb damage to n/s front tyre.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 114,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,583 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 DKA is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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