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EK05 TVV

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,494 mi
Last recorded152,494 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 152,494 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 152,494 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 172,514 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides, inner and outer seals excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 168,396 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 168,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 164,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/R bump stop is fitment is loose

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

Oil leak

clutch antislip is worn smooth

Fail 28 Aug 2014 164,892 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

O/S/R bump stop is fitment is loose

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

Oil leak

clutch antislip is worn smooth

Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 153,749 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 153,718 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 144,795 miles

the vehical presenter is advised, followings to be rplaced. front both wipers,exhaust centre BOX,and o/s/f wheelbearing.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 130,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 106,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 tread depth wearing low on inner edge

slight scratching in zone a of windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,128 miles

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inner edge

slight scratching in zone a of windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,787 miles

nsr tyre tread damaged/cut slightly on inner edge

osr tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,134 miles

ns door mirror glass cracked

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 TVV is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

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

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