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EK05 HLF

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,428 mi
Last recorded130,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,428 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 130,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,531 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 127,453 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,505 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,497 miles

nearside rear floor next to outrigger and inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

sealant heavily applied to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 6 Oct 2016 110,367 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ( rear end inner sill ) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion ( rear end inner sill ) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch inner side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,267 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 94,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,982 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,808 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HLF is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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