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EK05 TUW

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,028 mi
Last recorded161,028 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 161,028 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 144,602 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 144,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Slide door (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 144,303 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 144,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,116 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 122,834 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

near side rear door handle is brocken

Pass 4 Dec 2011 113,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 102,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 May 2010 102,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 98,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 89,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 89,452 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 TUW is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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