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EK05 HPO

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

67,737 mi
Last recorded67,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,737 miles

Both rear top markers inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2025 67,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged fouling tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear top markers inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 61,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,630 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 56,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,063 miles

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

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 26 Jul 2021 43,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,852 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle coated in under seal

Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,741 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2018 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2017 37,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,700 miles

centre exhaust corroded and seperating from outer skin

Fail 31 Jul 2015 28,700 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust corroded and seperating from outer skin

centre propshaft bearing worn(requires replacement)

front inner brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,888 miles

both rear h/b cables slightly rubbing on tyres

light corrosion underneath vehicle

near side rear antiroll bar bush slightly worn

passenger seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 12,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,312 miles

Pitting to front brake disc's

Fail 27 Jul 2011 6,312 miles

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

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 30 Jul 2010 1,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 1,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,861 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 14,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HPO is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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