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EK05 HDG

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,976 miles

Advise clutch pedal rubber smooth

Brake pedal wearing smooth Advise brake pedal rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing loose/ insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise chassis heavily welded/ repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise chassis heavily welded/ repaired and under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise cab step box and outer sill area welded/ repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail Engine bay / inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Step/ sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail engine bay / inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail Bearing central (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise clutch pedal rubber split / smooth

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise Near Fail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,190 miles

under-side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2020 82,190 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under-side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,221 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 3 Jan 2019 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,684 miles

Drivers step corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 69,672 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Drivers step corroded but outside of prescribed area.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 65,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,533 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,096 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,931 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,268 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre has a cut in shoulder but cosmetic only

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,076 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,729 miles

drivers door mirror casing broken

drivers seat belt buckle casing broken off

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,885 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 18,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,543 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 HDG is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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