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EK05 TVW

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s & n/s/r inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 148,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 142,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear chassis/outrigger corroded close to prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded close to prescribed area

Fail 10 May 2017 142,569 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear chassis/outrigger corroded close to prescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded close to prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2016 136,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

sills and rear inner arches heavily corroded in non-prescribed areas

Fail 11 May 2015 117,468 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

sills heavily corroded and holed in non-prescribed areas

Pass 11 May 2015 117,468 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sills heavily corroded and holed in non-prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on o/s outer sill step area

handbrake shows an imbalance

n/s/f tyre is wearing low on inner areas

n/s/front outer cv gater has a slight split

rear foorbrake shows an imbalance

Pass 4 May 2013 83,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 70,735 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,918 miles

Bonnet hinges partially siezed.

Brake pedal anti slip device worn on edge.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside outer sills damaged.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 52,918 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet hinges partially siezed.

Brake pedal anti slip device worn on edge.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside outer sills damaged.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 TVW is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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