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EK05 HFJ

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,618 mi
Last recorded191,618 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 191,618 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 181,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 181,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 172,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber split temp.repair brake pedal rubber both need replacing

damage front no.plate

o/s/r tyre in very poor condition due to cracking & ageing borderline pass needs replacing very soon

Pass 5 Jan 2015 172,275 miles

clutch pedal rubber split temp.repair brake pedal rubber both need replacing

damage front no.plate

o/s/r tyre in very poor condition due to cracking & ageing borderline pass needs replacing very soon

Pass 4 Sep 2013 158,666 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 141,795 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 117,281 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 117,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 105,244 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,756 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 HFJ is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

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

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